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R709 VRM

1998 Mazda Xedos

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

65,310 mi
Last recorded65,310 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR709 VRM
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2023 65,310 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2022 65,304 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2021 65,110 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 64,549 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2018 64,543 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 64,528 miles

Both front discs corroded on inner edges.

Rear Exhaust joint starting to corrode.(middle/back box join).

Rear discs corroded on inner edges.

Rear subframe starting to corrode.

Fail 28 Feb 2017 64,528 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Both front discs corroded on inner edges.

Rear Exhaust joint starting to corrode.(middle/back box join).

Rear discs corroded on inner edges.

Rear subframe starting to corrode.

Pass 17 Mar 2016 63,875 miles

Air intake pipe burst/holed/deteriorated.

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges.

Exhaust back box/middle pipe sections deteriorating.

Fuel filler pipes starting to corrode.

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 6 Mar 2015 63,612 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2013 63,368 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2013 63,368 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2012 63,220 miles

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges.

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges.

Both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust middle pipe and back box sections slightly deteriorated/corroded.

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Sep 2012 63,220 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Both front brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges.

Both rear brake discs slightly corroded on inner edges.

Both rear tyres slightly perished on sidewalls.

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust middle pipe and back box sections slightly deteriorated/corroded.

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 62,746 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs corroded.

front discs corroded on inner edges

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

o/s/f tyre starting perish on inner wall

rear tyres getting low.

Fail 4 Aug 2011 62,746 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake discs corroded.

front discs corroded on inner edges

n/s/f and o/s/f tyre worn on inner edges

o/s/f tyre starting perish on inner wall

rear tyres getting low.

Pass 3 Aug 2010 62,048 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2010 62,048 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 8 Aug 2009 60,457 miles

advise offside rear tyre(235/45x17)inner edge is wearing out of shape slightly and also has a small nail embedded in centre of tread,advise replacement soon.

Pass 17 Mar 2008 57,005 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 50,815 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 50,815 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2006 44,224 miles

advise nearside and offside front tyres inner edges are wearing,still legal due to width of tyres.told not to replace.

Pass 8 May 2006 43,517 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges.

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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R709 VRM is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R709 VRM, 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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R709 VRM is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 12 May 1998.

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