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R29 ODC

1997 Mazda Xedos 9

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

94,954 mi
Last recorded94,954 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos 990,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR29 ODC
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2012 94,954 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2011 91,898 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2011 91,894 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jul 2010 88,314 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jul 2010 88,314 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 83,538 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 78,044 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 71,079 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2006 71,062 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play in seat base

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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R29 ODC is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R29 ODC, 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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What year was R29 ODC registered?

R29 ODC is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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