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R961 GCG

1998 Mazda Xedos

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

161,650 mi
Last recorded161,650 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR961 GCG
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 161,650 miles

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 ()

Fail 26 Jan 2018 161,650 miles

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 ()

Pass 10 May 2017 155,924 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 146,821 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 146,821 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2015 138,444 miles

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)

Pass 6 May 2015 138,444 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 130,939 miles
Fail 12 May 2014 130,938 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 May 2013 122,970 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 10 May 2012 112,568 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 103,808 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 95,037 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 88,280 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 81,546 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 74,118 miles
Pass 15 May 2006 65,501 miles
Fail 15 May 2006 65,501 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both outer driveshaft boots heavily perrished / cracked.

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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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.

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