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R9 XED

1998 Mazda Xedos 9

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

105,268 mi
Last recorded105,268 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 995,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR9 XED
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 16 Jul 2013 105,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake bind requires attention.

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

Pass 16 Jul 2013 105,268 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Brake bind requires attention.

Pass 29 Dec 2011 101,134 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Dec 2011 101,095 miles

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

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2010 98,610 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 98,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 94,025 miles

n/s/f tyre getting low

Fail 3 Jun 2009 93,745 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s/f tyre getting low

Pass 12 Jun 2008 87,311 miles

rear brake disc pitted n/s requires attention?

temp repair made to exst mount

Fail 14 Jun 2007 79,911 miles

Front off side tyre has wear on inside edge

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 79,911 miles

Front off side tyre has wear on inside edge

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

Pass 15 Jun 2006 72,923 miles

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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R9 XED is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 9 in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R9 XED, 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 R9 XED registered?

R9 XED is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R9 XED safe to buy?

The MOT history for R9 XED shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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