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R442 DJS

1997 Mazda Xedos 9

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,916 mi
Last recorded72,916 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos 990,682 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR442 DJS
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Feb 2015 72,916 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

radiator damaged

Pass 20 Jan 2014 70,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 69,122 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2011 69,108 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

rear brakes discs corroded

slight ibalance at rear brake application

Pass 12 Oct 2010 68,483 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 68,213 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 68,213 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 6 Nov 2008 66,649 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2008 66,515 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Rear Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2007 64,394 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 61,810 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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R442 DJS is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 90,682 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 R442 DJS, 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 29 years old, this Mazda Xedos 9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R442 DJS is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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