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R268 MGC

1998 Mazda Xedos

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,401 mi
Last recorded145,401 miles
Recorded on15 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 MGC
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2009 145,401 miles
Fail 12 May 2009 145,401 miles

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 May 2008 141,230 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 134,561 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2007 134,561 miles
Fail 3 May 2007 134,458 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2006 122,616 miles

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

Fail 11 Apr 2006 122,569 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

battery insecure

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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R268 MGC is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mazda Xedos models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 87,388 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 R268 MGC, 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 28 years old, this Mazda Xedos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R268 MGC registered?

R268 MGC is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is R268 MGC safe to buy?

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