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P946 PCR

1997 Mazda Xedos 9

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

59,461 mi
Last recorded59,461 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos 990,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP946 PCR
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2025 59,461 miles

surface rusty under the vehicle and components

Fail 30 Aug 2025 59,456 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

surface rusty under the vehicle and components

Fail 28 Jul 2025 59,439 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Under body corrosion

Pass 24 Jul 2024 58,178 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/17 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 22 Jul 2024 58,176 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/17 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 57,123 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair n/s/f lazy in operation (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front 235/45/17 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Mar 2023 57,123 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair n/s/f lazy in operation (1.2.1 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front 235/45/17 y (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Aug 2020 55,778 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 53,717 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 52,602 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

surface corrosion emerging on under side of vehicle

Pass 18 Sep 2017 52,166 miles

front wipers

under body and engine bay covers

Fail 9 Sep 2017 52,145 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

front wipers

under body and engine bay covers

Pass 24 Sep 2016 50,992 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 50,969 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 47,476 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 40,883 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 27 Sep 2013 40,751 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Sep 2013 40,751 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 40,718 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,679 miles

centre exhaust bracket breaking away from exhaust

nearside front tyre perishing

tyre size = 235/45ZR17

Pass 23 Sep 2010 40,646 miles

both rear tyres perishing

tyre size = 235/45R17

Fail 23 Sep 2010 40,646 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

both rear tyres perishing

tyre size = 235/45R17

Pass 16 Sep 2009 40,610 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 40,224 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 39,755 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 39,055 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Xedos 9?

Based on 4,630 MOT tests across 652 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
4,807
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
652
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 284
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 262
brake disc excessively pitted 137
Brake pipe excessively corroded 125
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 117
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P946 PCR is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 90,682 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 9 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 284 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P946 PCR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Xedos 9 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda Xedos 9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P946 PCR registered?

P946 PCR is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for P946 PCR shows 26 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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