MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
167,670 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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SURE FACE RUST UNDER THE CAR
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
under body covered in underseal
CORROSION UNDERNEATH
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))
CORROSION UNDERNEATH
CORROSION
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
corrosion underneath
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)
oil level low.
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
Oil leak
didnt check rear seat belts due to childe seats fitted
How Reliable is the Mazda Xedos 9?
Based on 4,630 MOT tests across 652 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R297 NNW is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 9 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 R297 NNW, 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 R297 NNW registered?
R297 NNW is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 7 May 1998.
Is R297 NNW safe to buy?
The MOT history for R297 NNW shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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