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R744 FAR

1998 Mazda Xedos

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

97,219 mi
Last recorded97,219 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 FAR
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 19 Jun 2009 97,219 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 84,777 miles

condensation in n/side headlamp

slight engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2007 80,153 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge.

Nearside rear brake disc inner face, small contact area.

Offside front brake disc, runout.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Steering rack knock.

Pass 17 Feb 2006 75,480 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R744 FAR is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R744 FAR, 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 R744 FAR registered?

R744 FAR is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 13 June 1998.

Is R744 FAR safe to buy?

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