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R796 MUD

1998 Mazda Xedos 9

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

217,754 mi
Last recorded217,754 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 995,426 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR796 MUD
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2008 217,754 miles

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

o/s inner wing slight corrosion

Fail 18 Sep 2008 217,754 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

o/s inner wing slight corrosion

Pass 28 Sep 2007 195,788 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2007 195,742 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2006 174,480 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front suspension top arm bushes slight wear.

Fail 14 Sep 2006 174,480 miles

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2005 155,585 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R796 MUD is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 9 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R796 MUD, 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 R796 MUD registered?

R796 MUD is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for R796 MUD shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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