MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,650 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked Forward Bolt (2.4.G.3b)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Inner Edge (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front / bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both outer driveshaft boots heavily perrished / cracked.
How Reliable is the Mazda Xedos?
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R961 GCG is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 R961 GCG, 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 R961 GCG registered?
R961 GCG is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 18 May 1998.
Is R961 GCG safe to buy?
The MOT history for R961 GCG shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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