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S798 TBO

1998 Mazda Xedos

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

56,460 mi
Last recorded56,460 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS798 TBO
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2020 56,460 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2020 56,452 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Mar 2019 56,169 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2018 55,540 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 55,084 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 54,392 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2015 53,805 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2014 53,111 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 50,232 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 48,629 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2012 48,627 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 47,493 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 45,526 miles

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 44,153 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 42,537 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 42,537 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 40,422 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 38,473 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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S798 TBO is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S798 TBO, 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 S798 TBO registered?

S798 TBO is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S798 TBO safe to buy?

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