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R199 HSC

1997 Mazda Xedos 9

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

84,868 mi
Last recorded84,868 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos 990,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR199 HSC
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2010 84,868 miles

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

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

rear tyres starting to crack on terad

Fail 14 Jun 2010 84,868 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

rear tyres starting to crack on terad

Pass 16 Dec 2008 77,503 miles

Exhaust has some corrosion

Fuel filler pipe some corrosion

Vehicle chassis/underbody some corrosion

Fail 12 Nov 2008 77,478 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 9 Nov 2007 73,426 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 2 Nov 2007 73,426 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Rear Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

front and rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 5 Sep 2006 71,305 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2005 64,818 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda Xedos 9?

Based on 4,630 MOT tests across 652 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
4,807
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
652
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 284
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 262
brake disc excessively pitted 137
Brake pipe excessively corroded 125
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 117
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R199 HSC is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 90,682 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 9 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 284 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R199 HSC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Xedos 9 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda Xedos 9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R199 HSC is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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