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R668 AOB

1998 Mazda Xedos

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2006
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

74,452 mi
Last recorded74,452 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2005
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 AOB
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2005 74,452 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 77,345 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2005 74,434 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2005 74,433 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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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R668 AOB is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 R668 AOB, 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 R668 AOB registered?

R668 AOB is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 2 February 1998.

Is R668 AOB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R668 AOB shows 4 tests with a 25% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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