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S699 GKN

1998 Mazda Xedos

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

134,093 mi
Last recorded134,093 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS699 GKN
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 134,093 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 122,696 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2010 122,689 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Dec 2008 115,819 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2008 115,819 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 105,243 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 105,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

brake pads about 2/3 worn

exhaust cat rattling

front tyres bald on edges,not testable

o/s wiber blade rubber end spliting

slight play in rear A/R/B bushes

Pass 6 Oct 2005 94,227 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 6 Oct 2005 94,227 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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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S699 GKN is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Blue with a 2,497cc 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 S699 GKN, 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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S699 GKN is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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