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S108 TPW

1998 Mazda Xedos

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

96,288 mi
Last recorded96,288 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS108 TPW
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2010 96,288 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 96,288 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 82,276 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 82,276 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 73,378 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2007 73,378 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 67,058 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2006 67,052 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Nov 2005 58,937 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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S108 TPW is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 S108 TPW, 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 S108 TPW registered?

S108 TPW is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 12 November 1998.

Is S108 TPW safe to buy?

The MOT history for S108 TPW shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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