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R202 NDV

1997 Mazda Xedos 9

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,965 mi
Last recorded82,965 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos 990,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR202 NDV
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 82,965 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 81,477 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Jul 2014 79,013 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2014 78,953 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2013 76,415 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2013 76,372 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 74,007 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 4 Jul 2011 71,174 miles

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

rear inner brake disc faces corroded

Pass 21 Jul 2010 68,744 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 65,983 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 22 Jul 2008 62,875 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear indicator lamp cracked, but not emitting white light.

rear number plate starting to seperate

Pass 25 Jul 2007 59,748 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 55,724 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (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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R202 NDV is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R202 NDV, 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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R202 NDV is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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