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R148 FEG

1998 Mazda Xedos

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2017
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

63,811 mi
Last recorded63,811 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR148 FEG
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2016 63,811 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 63,811 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 61,749 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 61,431 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 61,431 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 60,815 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2013 60,815 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 59,140 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 59,140 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 57,484 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 56,656 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 58,240 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 56,240 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 55,548 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2008 53,458 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 51,226 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 49,635 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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R148 FEG is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 R148 FEG, 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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What year was R148 FEG registered?

R148 FEG is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 18 May 1998.

Is R148 FEG safe to buy?

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