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P856 OUR

1996 Mazda Xedos

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

110,512 mi
Last recorded110,512 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda Xedos104,363 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP856 OUR
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2012 110,512 miles

n/s park effort poor

o/s/r brake calaper damp??

Pass 15 Oct 2011 108,058 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 108,058 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 106,233 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 104,853 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 104,853 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 1 Jul 2008 103,461 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 103,461 miles

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 22 May 2007 100,076 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 100,076 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2006 91,994 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 91,994 miles

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

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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P856 OUR is a 1996 Mazda Xedos in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P856 OUR, 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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What year was P856 OUR registered?

P856 OUR is a 1996 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 30 December 1996.

Is P856 OUR safe to buy?

The MOT history for P856 OUR shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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