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S233 MRB

1998 Mazda Xedos 9

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

83,148 mi
Last recorded83,148 miles
Recorded on13 May 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 995,426 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS233 MRB
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 May 2014 83,148 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2013 79,953 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 76,752 miles
Fail 5 May 2011 72,772 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

nearside inner cv gaitor torn

surface corrosion to fuel filler pipes

Pass 5 May 2011 72,772 miles

nearside inner cv gaitor torn

surface corrosion to fuel filler pipes

Pass 4 May 2010 69,231 miles

nearside inner cv boot leaking grease

oil leak on gearbox

Pass 1 May 2009 65,467 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 65,465 miles

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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)

Offside wiper blade split

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 21 Apr 2008 61,523 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

heavy corrosion to rear silencer around front mounting

nearside and offside front outer cv gaitors showing signs of cracking and perishing

Pass 21 Apr 2008 61,523 miles

heavy corrosion to rear silencer around front mounting

nearside and offside front outer cv gaitors showing signs of cracking and perishing

Pass 30 Apr 2007 57,644 miles

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT OUTER CV GAITORS SHOWING SIGNS OF CRACKING

Pass 2 May 2006 52,314 miles

both front tyres below 1.6mm on inner edges

condensation in both headlamps

front suspension arm bushes cracking

os outer cv boot cracking

plastic sill covers fitted

rear suspension arm bushes cracking

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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S233 MRB 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 66.7%.

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 S233 MRB, 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 S233 MRB registered?

S233 MRB is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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