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S685 BGH

1998 Mazda Xedos

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

101,598 mi
Last recorded101,598 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS685 BGH
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2010 101,598 miles

vehicle underside corroded in various places

Fail 30 Oct 2010 101,598 miles

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

vehicle underside corroded in various places

Pass 7 Nov 2009 95,654 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2009 95,654 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 92,771 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 89,050 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 24 Oct 2007 88,996 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 20 Oct 2007 88,910 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 21 Oct 2006 84,920 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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S685 BGH is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 S685 BGH, 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 S685 BGH registered?

S685 BGH is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 28 August 1998.

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