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R347 UOT

1997 Mazda Xedos

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,491 mi
Last recorded100,491 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos96,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR347 UOT
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2007 100,491 miles

battery insecure

exhaust corroded

movement in front top suspension links

rear brake discs heavily corroded

slight brake bind n/s front

Pass 23 Feb 2006 94,452 miles

front and rear pads weaqring low,also rear discs.

slight play evident in steering rack

Fail 20 Jan 2006 94,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit breaking up (2.5.C.1d)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

front and rear pads low and rear discs wearing low

offside rear tyre wearing inside edge

slight play in rack

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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R347 UOT is a 1997 Mazda Xedos in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R347 UOT, 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 R347 UOT registered?

R347 UOT is a 1997 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 27 September 1997.

Is R347 UOT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R347 UOT shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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