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R474 LHC

1997 Mazda Xedos

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

121,933 mi
Last recorded121,933 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos96,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 LHC
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2017 121,933 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 118,795 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 112,696 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2015 112,698 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 14 Jan 2014 104,692 miles

Front brake discs corroded

Slight bind to n/s/f wheel

Steering rack weeping

Pass 13 Feb 2013 97,629 miles

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

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

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

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

all brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

corrosion to both front lower suspenion arms

Pass 7 Oct 2011 95,280 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 95,277 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

chip and condensation to o/s/f fog light

corrosion to front sub-frame

corrosion to n/s/f lower arm

front number plate cracked and discoloured

Pass 28 Sep 2010 91,212 miles

corrosion to both rear inner and outer sill panels

front number plate cracked

Fail 27 Sep 2010 91,211 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

corrosion to both rear inner and outer sills

front number plate cracked

Pass 14 Sep 2009 86,031 miles

chip in o/s/f fog light

corrosion to exhaust rear silencer

corrosion to front and rear brake flexi hose ferrules

front number plate cracked

Pass 24 Sep 2008 79,314 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 79,314 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

bonnet stay insecure

both rear tyres becoming out of shape on inner edges

chip and condensation in o/s/f fog light lens

front and rear brake flexi hose ferrules becoming corroded

front brake discs pitted on inner surfaces

front number plate cracked

handbrake lever adjustment becoming high

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

slight blow from exhaust rear joint

slight brake bind to n/s/f

slight weap from both rear shock absorbers

Pass 27 Sep 2007 73,918 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre tread starting to wear unevenly

Fail 27 Sep 2007 73,918 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r tyre tread starting to wear unevenly

Pass 28 Sep 2006 67,850 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 67,850 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear subframe has surface corrosion

Fail 29 Sep 2005 59,680 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre starting to deteriorate

rear brake pads becoming low

rear discs surfaces corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2005 59,680 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

o/s/f tyre starting to deteriorate

rear brake pads becoming low

rear discs surfaces corroded

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 LHC is a 1997 Mazda Xedos in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Xedos models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 96,100 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 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 1,512 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R474 LHC, 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 29 years old, this Mazda Xedos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R474 LHC is a 1997 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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