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S709 GKN

1998 Mazda Xedos

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 May 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

94,378 mi
Last recorded94,378 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 GKN
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 94,378 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slight chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Apr 2026 94,362 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective slightly both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view slightly chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2025 91,094 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2024 85,235 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn Unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Apr 2023 78,093 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2022 70,940 miles

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

transmission misting of oil

Fail 12 Apr 2022 70,938 miles

Nearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

transmission misting of oil

Pass 20 Apr 2021 66,730 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 65,678 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 65,676 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/60R15 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 65,130 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 65,130 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 63,886 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 63,886 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 59,759 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2016 59,759 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2014 55,615 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 52,064 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2012 49,571 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 43,580 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 43,580 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Fail 18 Sep 2009 37,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 37,415 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 33,937 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 29,853 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 24,455 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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S709 GKN is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 S709 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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S709 GKN is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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