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R378 ARL

1997 Mazda Xedos

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

115,151 mi
Last recorded115,151 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos96,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR378 ARL
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 115,151 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f inner wing corroded engine mount area

Fail 10 Aug 2017 115,151 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s/f inner wing corroded engine mount area

Pass 16 Aug 2016 112,335 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2015 109,857 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside of car has some surface corrosion

Pass 23 Jul 2014 106,883 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2013 104,659 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2013 104,638 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2012 101,303 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 97,812 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 91,687 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jul 2010 91,687 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

off side front inner drive shaft boot split

sump corroded and leaking oil

Pass 31 Jul 2009 88,814 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 84,936 miles

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Jul 2007 79,120 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 71,514 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R378 ARL is a 1997 Mazda Xedos in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 R378 ARL, 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 R378 ARL registered?

R378 ARL is a 1997 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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