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R476 MRU

1998 Mazda Xedos

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

106,515 mi
Last recorded106,515 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR476 MRU
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2012 106,515 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 96,824 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2010 85,896 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 83,463 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 74,982 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 67,695 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 14 Sep 2006 60,410 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2006 60,410 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2006 57,208 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake balance 15%,discs condition poor

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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R476 MRU is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R476 MRU, 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 R476 MRU registered?

R476 MRU is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R476 MRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R476 MRU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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