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R363 BOF

1998 Mazda Xedos

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

58,433 mi
Last recorded58,433 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR363 BOF
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2016 58,433 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 56,544 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust tail box joint corroded

Fail 12 Oct 2015 56,540 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust tail box joint corroded

Pass 28 May 2014 54,345 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

N/S/R inner sill has slight corrosion

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 May 2013 51,081 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 9 May 2013 51,081 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2012 50,661 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 50,061 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 48,998 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 45,954 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 43,310 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 40,265 miles
Pass 6 May 2006 36,191 miles

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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R363 BOF is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R363 BOF, 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 R363 BOF registered?

R363 BOF is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 15 May 1998.

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