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R79 KLJ

1998 Mazda Xedos

Red Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

134,126 mi
Last recorded134,126 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR79 KLJ
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2015 134,126 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 131,150 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

exhaust joint between centre and rear corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2013 127,792 miles

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

Fail 30 Aug 2013 127,792 miles

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2012 124,088 miles

exhaust join between centre and rear pipes is corroded

Pass 27 Aug 2011 121,587 miles

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

offside rear arch corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2010 117,526 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 117,525 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 19 Mar 2009 111,131 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 108,229 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 108,229 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2007 101,502 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2007 101,478 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 95,936 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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R79 KLJ is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Red with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R79 KLJ, 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 R79 KLJ registered?

R79 KLJ is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R79 KLJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R79 KLJ shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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