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R151 TRH

1998 Mazda Xedos

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,599 mi
Last recorded102,599 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 TRH
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 102,599 miles

rear pads wearing thin

rear tyres wearing on outer edges

slight play in o/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 3 Oct 2011 93,845 miles

front exhaust pipe showing signs of pitting

near side rear brake disc showing signs of scoring starting

Fail 1 Oct 2011 93,845 miles

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

front exhaust pipe showing signs of pitting

near side rear brake disc showing signs of scoring starting

Pass 17 Mar 2010 81,509 miles

n/s/f brake back plate showing signs ofcorrosion starting

n/s/front brake disc showing signs of light scoring

n/s/rear brake back plate showing signs of corrosion starting

noticed higher than normal surface corrosion on suspension parts and cross member sections

o/s/f brake back plate showing signs of corrosion starting

o/s/front brake disc showing signs of light scoring

o/s/rear brake back plate showing signs of corrosion starting

Fail 15 Mar 2010 81,509 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

n/s/f brake back plate showing signs ofcorrosion starting

n/s/front brake disc showing signs of light scoring

n/s/rear brake back plate showing signs of corrosion starting

noticed higher than normal surface corrosion on suspension parts and cross member sections

o/s/f brake back plate showing signs of corrosion starting

o/s/front brake disc showing signs of light scoring

o/s/rear brake back plate showing signs of corrosion starting

Pass 23 May 2008 74,612 miles

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

front drive shafts knocking when driven but nothing found when tested

Fail 19 May 2008 74,607 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

front drive shafts knocking when driven but nothing found when tested

Pass 2 May 2007 61,996 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 51,458 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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R151 TRH is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R151 TRH, 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 R151 TRH registered?

R151 TRH is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 16 June 1998.

Is R151 TRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R151 TRH shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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