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S115 RHK

1998 Mazda Xedos 9

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,436 mi
Last recorded128,436 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 995,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS115 RHK
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Mar 2015 128,436 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 124,698 miles

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Both front track rod end gaiters slightly perished

Both front tyres at 3mm + worn on inner edge

Catalytic converter slow to operate

Exhaust rear silencer joint in poor condition

Nearside rear tyre at 3mm + slightly feathered on inner edge

Offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge + worn close to legal limit - 2mm

Oil leak

Play in both rear anti-roll bar link rods

Rear anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link rod

Various chips in windscreen

Fail 18 Mar 2014 124,636 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Both front lower suspension arm rear bushes deteriorating

Both front track rod end gaiters slightly perished

Both front tyres at 3mm + worn on inner edge

Catalytic converter slow to operate

Exhaust rear silencer joint in poor condition

Nearside rear tyre at 3mm + slightly feathered on inner edge

Offside rear tyre feathered on inner edge + worn close to legal limit - 2mm

Oil leak

Play in both rear anti-roll bar link rods

Rear anti-roll bar centre bushes worn

Slight play in offside front anti-roll bar link rod

Various chips in windscreen

Pass 12 Mar 2013 118,414 miles

Nearside front inner CV gaiter leaking grease

Rear antiroll bar centre bushes worn

Pass 16 Mar 2012 113,373 miles

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

front brake discs slightly piteed on inner face

play in near side rear anti roll bar drop link

various minor chips in windscreen

very slight play in off side3 front steering arm

Fail 15 Mar 2012 113,371 miles

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

both rear tyres feathering on inner edges

front brake discs slightly piteed on inner face

play in near side rear anti roll bar drop link

various minor chips in windscreen

very slight play in off side3 front steering arm

Pass 14 Mar 2011 108,135 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 108,135 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Mar 2010 102,746 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2009 96,423 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2009 96,423 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 89,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2007 80,815 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2006 71,380 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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S115 RHK is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 9 in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 S115 RHK, 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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S115 RHK is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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