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S916 JRW

1998 Mazda Xedos

Silver Petrol 2255cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

173,305 mi
Last recorded173,305 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS916 JRW
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,255cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2014 173,305 miles

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

front and rear number plates cracked

Fail 24 Apr 2014 173,305 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

front and rear brake pads wearing thin

front and rear number plates cracked

Pass 22 Apr 2013 170,823 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 166,750 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 13 Apr 2011 155,643 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

discs wear front

f no plate damage rear det

front tyres wear edges

movement o/s/f top arm

Pass 13 Apr 2011 155,643 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

discs wear front

f no plate damage rear det

front tyres wear edges

movement o/s/f top arm

Pass 14 Apr 2010 143,760 miles

Oil leak

lower arm bushes slight movement

screen damage

Fail 7 Apr 2010 143,760 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

lower arm bushes slight movement

screen damage

Pass 7 Apr 2009 133,756 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 2 Apr 2009 133,711 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 109,548 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2006 87,658 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2005 68,891 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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S916 JRW is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Silver with a 2,255cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 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 S916 JRW, 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 S916 JRW registered?

S916 JRW is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 29 October 1998.

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