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S380 BRC

1998 Mazda Xedos 9

Green Petrol 2255cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,305 mi
Last recorded113,305 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 995,426 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS380 BRC
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,255cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2015 113,305 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear suspention arm bushers splitting

vehicle in a corrosive condition underneath

water leak

Fail 8 Sep 2015 113,305 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear suspention arm bushers splitting

vehicle in a corrosive condition underneath

water leak

Pass 13 Aug 2014 109,860 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 104,457 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Aug 2013 104,457 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Jul 2012 99,540 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2012 99,538 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 93,144 miles

rear brake imbalance high at 40%

Fail 12 Jul 2011 93,140 miles

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

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

n/s washer one jet blocked

rear brake imbalance high at 40%

Pass 15 Jul 2010 87,172 miles

both front tyres worn on inner shoulders

o/s/r tyre has cracking in the tread

Pass 20 Jul 2009 80,121 miles

front number plate cracked

Fail 14 Jul 2009 82,910 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

front number plate cracked

Pass 17 Jul 2008 76,045 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 71,379 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 64,540 miles

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

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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S380 BRC is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 9 in Green with a 2,255cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 S380 BRC, 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 S380 BRC registered?

S380 BRC is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S380 BRC safe to buy?

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