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P850 KOJ

1997 Mazda Xedos

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,593 mi
Last recorded99,593 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos96,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP850 KOJ
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2016 99,593 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 94,632 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 89,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Apr 2014 89,855 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 87,233 miles

all bushes starting to deteriate

engine very oily, oil leak from rocker covers

rear brake efforts low

Fail 2 Apr 2013 87,233 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

engine appears to be very oily

all rear suspension bushes are starting to deteriorate

rear foot brake efforts are slightly low

slight play/movement in nearside rear anti roll bar drop link lower ball joint

Pass 15 Mar 2012 84,557 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 84,556 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 80,959 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 77,376 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2010 77,376 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 71,915 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 71,913 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2008 66,354 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 May 2007 60,824 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 55,626 miles
Pass 10 May 2005 51,629 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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P850 KOJ is a 1997 Mazda Xedos in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Xedos models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 96,100 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 P850 KOJ, 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 29 years old, this Mazda Xedos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P850 KOJ registered?

P850 KOJ is a 1997 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 4 February 1997.

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