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R744 GKN

1998 Mazda Xedos

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2023
Tests30 (17 pass, 13 fail)
Pass rate56.7%

Mileage

184,588 mi
Last recorded184,588 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR744 GKN
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

17 pass 13 fail
Fail 13 Feb 2023 184,588 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 181,630 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer cv boot deteriorted (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear outer sill has corrosion but been repaired and under sealed in the past (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front lower arm front bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread worn badly on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal rear inner sill corroded but been repaired before and painted (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 177,156 miles

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer rear sills been repaired and under sealed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2021 177,152 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 17 Feb 2020 173,948 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2020 173,948 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength outer/inner sill spli (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH [RAISED TREAD TYRES ]REPLACE ASAP (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 170,462 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Feb 2019 170,461 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 166,359 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2018 166,358 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill bottom and side edges split away (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 158,783 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 158,781 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust blocking analyser pipe causing low flow error. (7.4.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 153,547 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2016 153,546 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 148,000 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Feb 2015 148,000 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 142,270 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 142,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 137,011 miles

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

o/s front tyre chords close to coming through

Fail 13 Feb 2013 137,010 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s front tyre chords close to coming through

Pass 16 Feb 2012 130,442 miles

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

rear discs

Fail 16 Feb 2012 130,441 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

rear discs

Pass 9 Feb 2011 124,941 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2011 124,941 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2010 119,129 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 119,129 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2009 113,849 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 108,095 miles

all discs slightly corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2007 102,722 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2006 97,445 miles

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 GKN is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.7%.

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 R744 GKN, 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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R744 GKN is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 2 January 1998.

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