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R199 DVW

1997 Mazda Xedos

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jan 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,383 mi
Last recorded136,383 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos96,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 DVW
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2013 136,383 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 12 Jan 2013 136,383 miles

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)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 127,746 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2011 120,097 miles

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 120,097 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2010 115,601 miles

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

rear reg plate slight deterioration

Pass 14 Jan 2009 111,170 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2007 101,671 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 88,221 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2006 88,193 miles

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)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 64,935 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2005 64,902 miles

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.

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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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.

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