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R425 RSN

1998 Mazda Xedos 9

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

76,820 mi
Last recorded76,820 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 995,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR425 RSN
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 76,820 miles

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

Offside Front wing is holed

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

sill covers fitted maybe hiding corrosion

Pass 9 Feb 2017 73,850 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2017 73,847 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jan 2016 69,993 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2015 66,279 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2014 61,766 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2014 61,766 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 58,664 miles

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

Fail 25 Jul 2013 58,663 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2010 50,993 miles

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 22 Dec 2010 50,993 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 30 Oct 2009 42,875 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

rubber gaiter split on nearside lower ball joint

Pass 30 Oct 2009 42,875 miles

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

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

rubber gaiter split on nearside lower ball joint

Pass 15 Sep 2008 37,965 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 33,077 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 31,535 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2005 28,603 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn inside wall

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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R425 RSN is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 9 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 1998 Mazda Xedos 9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 95,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R425 RSN, 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 28 years old, this Mazda Xedos 9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R425 RSN is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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