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R218 SER

1998 Mazda Xedos 9

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

116,551 mi
Last recorded116,551 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 995,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 SER
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 116,551 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

Fail 12 Oct 2012 116,551 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

battery insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2011 105,860 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Oct 2011 105,789 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Battery insecure

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 95,532 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2010 95,434 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 83,791 miles

hand brake only just met requirements of test

Pass 2 Oct 2008 71,892 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2007 62,082 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2006 52,504 miles

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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R218 SER is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 9 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1998 Mazda Xedos 9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 95,426 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 R218 SER, 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 28 years old, this Mazda Xedos 9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R218 SER registered?

R218 SER is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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