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R116 LFG

1998 Mazda Xedos

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

106,235 mi
Last recorded106,235 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 LFG
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2021 106,235 miles

Front Lower oil smudge on engine

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 102,070 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 3 Dec 2018 102,070 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement Manually worked the parking brake caliper arm to free off. (1.1.15 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked/perished. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 97,973 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 94,247 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2016 94,237 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake slightly binding

Pass 9 Dec 2015 91,026 miles

Nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter is deteriorating and starting to leak

Fail 8 Dec 2015 91,024 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside front outer drive shaft gaiter is deteriorating and starting to leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 88,779 miles

Aux drive belt in poor condition.

Near side front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

Nearside rear tyre in very poor condition with cuts to tread and worn to limits on outer edge.

Small amount of play in off side rear anti roll bar link ball joint.

Fail 8 Dec 2014 88,771 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

aux drive belt in poor condition.

exhaust tail badly corroded.

near side front tyre starting to wear on outer edge

near side rear tyre in very poor condition with cuts to tread and worn to limit on outer edge

small amount of play in off side rear anti roll bar link ball joint.

Pass 18 Dec 2013 86,224 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 86,221 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Dec 2012 83,149 miles

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

Nearside rear tyre worn low on outer treadband / shoulder.

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

WINDOW TINT FILM HAS DETERIORATED AND IS EFFECTING REAR VIEW AND SIDE VIEW OF MIRROR ON NEARSIDE FRONT WINDOW.

Fail 18 Dec 2012 83,144 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside rear tyre worn low on outer treadband / shoulder.

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

WINDOW TINT FILM HAS DETERIORATED AND IS EFFECTING REAR VIEW AND SIDE VIEW OF MIRROR ON NEARSIDE FRONT WINDOW.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 80,025 miles

both front drive shaft gaiters are perishing/cracking

front brake pads are getting low

rear anti roll bar is in poor condition

rear pads are low

the front brake discs are worn

Pass 30 Dec 2010 77,126 miles

ABS light comes on some times while vehicle is at idle or when driving.

Centre exhaust section is corroding.

Offside rear tyre is wearing low on outer tread band.

Pass 8 Dec 2009 75,771 miles

Front and rear number plates are deteriorating.

Nearside rear tyre is worn low on outer tread edge.

Offside rear tyre is starting to wear low on tread.

Pass 7 Jan 2009 74,140 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 72,738 miles

very slight wear to outer edge of near side front tyre.

Fail 23 Jan 2008 72,738 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

very slight wear to outer edge of near side front tyre.

Pass 15 Jan 2007 69,794 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 67,776 miles

front brake pads getting low inner pads look very low

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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R116 LFG is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 1998 Mazda Xedos models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 87,388 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 R116 LFG, 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 28 years old, this Mazda Xedos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R116 LFG is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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