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R474 CKO

1998 Mazda Xedos

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

140,887 mi
Last recorded140,887 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 CKO
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 140,887 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

advise corrosion to offside front inner wing arround engine mounting.

advise nearside front brake slower to increase and decrease effort.

advise nearside rear track rod dust cover fatigued.

Pass 28 Aug 2013 131,941 miles

advise front suspension lower arms rear bushes fatigued.

Fail 15 Aug 2013 131,936 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

advise front and rear brake pads worn.

advise front suspension lower arms rear bushes fatigued.

advise nearside rear top link some movement.

advise offside rear brake shows lower effort.

advise parking brake lever travel is high.

Pass 22 Jan 2013 126,135 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 126,135 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2012 116,750 miles

advise nearside headlamp glass damaged.

advise nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.wheel visibly towing out.

advise battery insecure.

Fail 12 Jan 2012 116,750 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise nearside headlamp glass damaged.

advise nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge.wheel visibly towing out.

advise battery insecure.

Pass 6 Jan 2011 110,482 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise front brake readings fluctuate slightly.

advise nearside headlamp glass damaged.

advise offside front brake slower to increase and decrease effort.

Fail 5 Jan 2011 110,482 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

advise front brake readings fluctuate slightly.

advise nearside headlamp glass damaged.

advise offside front brake slower to increase and decrease effort.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 102,106 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 94,599 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 85,274 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r wheel rim damaged on inner edge.

Pass 2 Jan 2007 74,054 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 61,384 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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R474 CKO is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R474 CKO, 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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R474 CKO is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 20 March 1998.

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