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S597 TKE

1998 Mazda Xedos 9

Silver Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,135 mi
Last recorded139,135 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos 995,426 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS597 TKE
MakeMazda
ModelXedos 9
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2012 139,135 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 132,511 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 128,435 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2010 128,372 miles

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 119,038 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2008 112,539 miles

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

Rear section of exhaust heavily corroded.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 104,191 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 96,453 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2005 86,483 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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S597 TKE is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 9 in Silver with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S597 TKE, 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 S597 TKE registered?

S597 TKE is a 1998 Mazda Xedos 9, first registered on 11 November 1998.

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