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S838 BHO

1998 Mazda Xedos

Silver Petrol 2255cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

63,450 mi
Last recorded63,450 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS838 BHO
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,255cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 63,450 miles

n/s/r and o/s/f top suspension arm wearing

n/s/r, n/s/f and o/s/r tyres perishing

nearside front tyre ON legal limit

offside front chassis rail corroding

offside inner sill corroded (not excessive)

offside outer sill corroded (not excessive)

vehicle generally corroding

Fail 12 Aug 2017 63,450 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/r and o/s/f top suspension arm wearing

n/s/r, n/s/f and o/s/r tyres perishing

nearside front tyre ON legal limit

offside front chassis rail corroding

offside inner sill corroded (not excessive)

offside outer sill corroded (not excessive)

vehicle generally corroding

Pass 16 Jul 2016 62,431 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on edge and perishing

Pass 22 Jul 2015 60,470 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 57,474 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2013 52,769 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2013 52,766 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 48,718 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 47,657 miles

the underside components/suspensions/subframes.etc are very corroded..all brake piping and hose ferrules are rusted but met mot limits at this test..

Pass 24 Nov 2010 45,227 miles

underside of car and components very rusted

Fail 23 Nov 2010 45,221 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

ALL BRAKE DISCS ARE BADLY CORODED AND PITTED...UNDERSIDE OF CAR AND COMPONENTS ARE VERY RUSTED....

Pass 7 Dec 2009 41,246 miles

n/s wiper poor

rear brakes and suspension comp have surface rust on

Fail 8 Dec 2008 38,996 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

offside front tyre worn,nearside rear worn outer edge

Pass 8 Dec 2008 38,996 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

offside front tyre worn,nearside rear worn outer edge

Pass 8 Nov 2007 35,188 miles

general corrosion starting to appear on suspension and brake components etc

Pass 9 Nov 2006 33,454 miles

Front brake pads low.

Pass 19 Oct 2005 31,343 miles

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

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

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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S838 BHO is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Silver with a 2,255cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 S838 BHO, 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 S838 BHO registered?

S838 BHO is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 12 November 1998.

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The MOT history for S838 BHO shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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