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R545 OGC

1998 Mazda Xedos

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

140,804 mi
Last recorded140,804 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR545 OGC
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2009 140,804 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2009 140,770 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2008 133,441 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 133,441 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2007 122,992 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2007 122,992 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside front tyre

brake discs corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2005 118,855 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 118,681 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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R545 OGC is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 R545 OGC, 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 R545 OGC registered?

R545 OGC is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 8 January 1998.

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