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S770 FUD

1998 Mazda Xedos

Green Petrol 2255cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

73,400 mi
Last recorded73,400 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS770 FUD
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,255cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 73,400 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 73,384 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2024 73,383 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 73,366 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 10 May 2023 73,360 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Pass 10 May 2022 73,254 miles

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Apr 2021 73,220 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Apr 2021 73,220 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 11 May 2020 73,164 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

most rubber bushes and gaiters perished

Fail 23 Apr 2020 73,144 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

all brake discs light corrosion

most rubber bushes and gaiters perishing

rear service brake performance only just met requirements

Pass 22 Mar 2019 72,871 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2018 72,344 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 71,071 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 70,593 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 69,969 miles

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

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

Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 69,663 miles

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

Fail 25 Mar 2014 69,662 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2012 69,487 miles

rear tyres worn on inner edges

slight brake bind n/s/f

Pass 12 Oct 2011 68,309 miles

N/S/F BRAKE BINDING SLIGHTLY

N/S/R TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 66,302 miles

SURFAC E CUT TO O/S/F TYRE INNER WALL

Fail 26 Oct 2010 66,302 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

SURFAC E CUT TO O/S/F TYRE INNER WALL

Pass 29 Oct 2009 65,892 miles

both rear tyres wearing at edges of tread

periphery of front brake discs rusted

Pass 20 Oct 2008 64,568 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 61,838 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 59,741 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2005 53,356 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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S770 FUD is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Green with a 2,255cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 S770 FUD, 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 S770 FUD registered?

S770 FUD is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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The MOT history for S770 FUD shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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