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R166 ENF

1998 Mazda Xedos

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

153,090 mi
Last recorded153,090 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR166 ENF
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2011 153,090 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 153,087 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 143,250 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2009 135,503 miles

front brake pipes slight ly corroded.

Pass 11 Apr 2008 127,721 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2008 127,712 miles

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

Centre & rear exhaust flange disintigrating & support brkt rusty

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

Pass 17 Apr 2007 120,637 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 113,361 miles

N/S inner C.V boot split

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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R166 ENF is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R166 ENF, 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 R166 ENF registered?

R166 ENF is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 12 June 1998.

Is R166 ENF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R166 ENF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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