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R549 EOR

1998 Mazda Xedos

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2009
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

119,113 mi
Last recorded119,113 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR549 EOR
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2008 119,113 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Feb 2008 119,041 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 110,650 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2005 96,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

o/s/f tyre on legal limit

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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R549 EOR is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R549 EOR, 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 R549 EOR registered?

R549 EOR is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 29 January 1998.

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