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R437 STS

1998 Mazda Xedos 9

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

114,689 mi
Last recorded114,689 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 995,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 STS
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Dec 2010 114,689 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front brake disks slightly warped and worn

Pass 7 Jan 2010 107,884 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 99,586 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2008 99,586 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

advise handbrake travel slightly high

Pass 27 Dec 2007 93,539 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Dec 2007 93,539 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 89,319 miles

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

Pass 1 Dec 2005 81,758 miles

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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R437 STS is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 9 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R437 STS, 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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What year was R437 STS registered?

R437 STS is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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