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R696 FDV

1998 Mazda Xedos 9

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

114,648 mi
Last recorded114,648 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 995,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 FDV
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2008 114,648 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 98,548 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 98,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 79,983 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda Xedos 9?

Based on 4,630 MOT tests across 652 vehicles.

69.3%
Pass Rate
4,807
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
652
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 284
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 262
brake disc excessively pitted 137
Brake pipe excessively corroded 125
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 117
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R696 FDV is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 9 in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1998 Mazda Xedos 9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.7% with a typical mileage of 95,426 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda Xedos 9 fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 284 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R696 FDV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda Xedos 9 typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda Xedos 9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R696 FDV registered?

R696 FDV is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 4 February 1998.

Is R696 FDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R696 FDV shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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