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R983 MBL

1997 Mazda Xedos 9

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

170,767 mi
Last recorded170,767 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos 990,682 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR983 MBL
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2010 170,767 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 170,760 miles

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Apr 2009 164,588 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 164,518 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 159,106 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 153,881 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 149,038 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 149,038 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R983 MBL is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Xedos 9 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.5% with a typical mileage of 90,682 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 R983 MBL, 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 29 years old, this Mazda Xedos 9 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R983 MBL is a 1997 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 10 October 1997.

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