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R158 YKM

1997 Mazda Xedos

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

128,088 mi
Last recorded128,088 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos96,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 YKM
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2010 128,088 miles

Both rear brake discs heverly pitted and in poor condion

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

offside c,v boot greasy

Pass 3 Oct 2009 119,259 miles

all brake discs corroded

o/s/f cv boot damp with grease

under body corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2008 110,185 miles

general underside age related corrosion

nearside rear tyre wearing uneven

Pass 22 Oct 2007 95,132 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 85,695 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2006 85,695 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s inner c/v boot split

Pass 18 Oct 2005 73,082 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R158 YKM is a 1997 Mazda Xedos in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Xedos models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 96,100 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 R158 YKM, 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 29 years old, this Mazda Xedos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R158 YKM registered?

R158 YKM is a 1997 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R158 YKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R158 YKM shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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