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R234 WSD

1997 Mazda Xedos

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

93,622 mi
Last recorded93,622 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos96,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR234 WSD
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2012 93,622 miles

both rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside front tyre slightly worn inner shoulder and perished centre tread

offside front brake pipe ( at flexi ) slightly corroded

offside rear chassis leg slightly corroded

Fail 5 Jul 2012 93,608 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

both rear brake discs slightly worn/corroded

both rear brake pipes slightly corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

nearside front coil spring corroded

nearside front tyre slightly worn inner shoulder and perished centre tread

offside front brake pipe ( at flexi ) slightly corroded

offside rear chassis leg slightly corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2011 88,003 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 87,810 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 86,010 miles

Exhaust noisy but not excessive

OSR disc is slightly scored

Slight leak from NSF inner CV boot

Fail 1 Jul 2010 86,003 miles

Nearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust noisy but not excessive

OSR disc is slightly scored

Slight leak from NSF inner CV boot

Pass 3 Jul 2009 84,490 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jun 2009 84,482 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jun 2008 80,525 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 80,523 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 22 May 2007 78,247 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 May 2006 75,989 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

oil leak

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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R234 WSD is a 1997 Mazda Xedos in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R234 WSD, 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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What year was R234 WSD registered?

R234 WSD is a 1997 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 13 October 1997.

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