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R428 FNG

1998 Mazda Xedos

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,391 mi
Last recorded103,391 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR428 FNG
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2008 103,391 miles

slight corrosion in all four brake discs

Fail 7 Apr 2008 108,376 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

slight corrosion in all four brake discs

Pass 29 Mar 2007 83,781 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 78,187 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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R428 FNG is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R428 FNG, 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 R428 FNG registered?

R428 FNG is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R428 FNG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R428 FNG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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