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S659 RUH

1998 Mazda Xedos

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

105,803 mi
Last recorded105,803 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS659 RUH
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2011 105,803 miles

both front tyres badley worn on the inner edges the nearside is on the legal limit

front number plat .number 9 deteriorated

Fail 5 Jan 2011 105,801 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting nut missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is fractured (5.2.6)

both front tyres badley worn on the inner edges the nearside is on the legal limit

front number plat .number 9 deteriorated

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 15 Oct 2009 98,751 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Fail 14 Oct 2009 98,751 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 94,854 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Fail 22 Oct 2008 94,854 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 Nov 2007 80,088 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2007 80,088 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Sep 2006 74,099 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2005 69,086 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2005 69,086 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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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S659 RUH is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 S659 RUH, 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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S659 RUH is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 27 November 1998.

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