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P780 DBL

1996 Mazda Xedos

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,314 mi
Last recorded115,314 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos104,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP780 DBL
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 115,314 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2024 114,918 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2023 114,457 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 113,967 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2021 113,576 miles

Offside parking brake service recommended

signs of oil leak offside engine area

Pass 25 Aug 2020 113,044 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

parking brake has little reserve travel

Pass 5 Aug 2019 112,771 miles

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front shocks have little damping effect

Fail 5 Aug 2019 112,771 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both front shocks have little damping effect

Pass 5 Sep 2018 112,602 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 112,602 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Central exhaust pipe corroded

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2017 112,352 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 111,896 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2015 111,372 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 110,908 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2013 110,013 miles

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2012 108,733 miles

Oil leak

slight tyre ware on the inner edge of the offside front tyre

Fail 4 Sep 2012 108,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Fail 3 Sep 2012 108,727 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2011 105,923 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 102,903 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 99,152 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 95,670 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 95,633 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 92,706 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 88,361 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2006 88,361 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 2 Sep 2005 84,863 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Xedos?

Based on 19,717 MOT tests across 3,033 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
4,647
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
3,033
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 1,512
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,213
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 893
position lamp(s) not working 573
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 565
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P780 DBL is a 1996 Mazda Xedos in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Mazda Xedos models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.8% with a typical mileage of 104,363 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Xedos fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,512 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P780 DBL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Xedos typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda Xedos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P780 DBL is a 1996 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 26 September 1996.

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