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R151 GCL

1998 Mazda Xedos 9

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 May 2027
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

50,163 mi
Last recorded50,163 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 995,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 GCL
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 50,163 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2025 49,798 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 48,906 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Aug 2021 48,903 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2020 45,454 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2018 45,441 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 45,407 miles

Offside Front brake binding slightly

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

tyres all 4 slight perishing

Fail 24 Mar 2016 45,407 miles

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

Offside Front brake binding slightly

coil spring corroded all 4 (2.4.C.1b)

tyres all 4 slight perishing

Pass 25 Jun 2014 45,082 miles

exh slight leak

Pass 27 Jun 2011 44,536 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 41,027 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 41,027 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 39,401 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2009 39,401 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 37,632 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 34,836 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 31,633 miles

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

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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R151 GCL is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 9 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

Across all 1998 Mazda Xedos 9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 95,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R151 GCL, 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 28 years old, this Mazda Xedos 9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R151 GCL is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 31 May 1998.

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