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S680 VAY

1998 Mazda Xedos

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

139,430 mi
Last recorded139,430 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS680 VAY
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2014 139,430 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Mar 2013 133,747 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 126,264 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 116,563 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 109,558 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 9 Apr 2008 101,155 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 101,155 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 94,441 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 87,467 miles

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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S680 VAY is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 S680 VAY, 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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What year was S680 VAY registered?

S680 VAY is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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