MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,383 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
rear reg plate deteriorated
slight play rear anti-roll links
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
chips to screen
cracks developing to n/s/r tyre
front tyres wearing on edges
slight deterioration to rear reg plate
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
chips to screen
cracks developing to n/s/r tyre
front tyres wearing on edges
slight deterioration to rear reg plate
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
rear reg plate slight deterioration
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mazda Xedos?
Based on 19,717 MOT tests across 3,033 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R199 DVW is a 1997 Mazda Xedos in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 R199 DVW, 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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R199 DVW is a 1997 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 19 November 1997.
Is R199 DVW safe to buy?
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