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R334 FFW

1997 Mazda Xedos 9

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2013
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,767 mi
Last recorded99,767 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos 990,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR334 FFW
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 99,767 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 99,762 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

drivers seat slightly insecure

Pass 21 Oct 2011 92,702 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2011 92,671 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2010 86,037 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 86,037 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering component deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Battery insecure

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both inner drive shaft gaitors leaking grease

Pass 26 May 2009 72,723 miles
Fail 26 May 2009 72,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 May 2008 56,695 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 56,695 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 56,647 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 56,647 miles

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

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

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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R334 FFW is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R334 FFW, 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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R334 FFW is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 7 August 1997.

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