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S949 LRA

1998 Mazda Xedos

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

133,210 mi
Last recorded133,210 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS949 LRA
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 133,210 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2016 105,343 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 97,972 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2014 85,912 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)

Pass 9 May 2013 80,770 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 9 May 2012 79,311 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 79,301 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2011 76,198 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 76,198 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 May 2010 72,942 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

noise from steering when rocked on hardstand no faults found

slight travel in hand brake not excessive

Fail 5 May 2010 72,941 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

noise from steering when rocked on hardstand no faults found

slight travel in hand brake not excessive

Pass 14 Apr 2009 68,615 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 64,675 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 64,652 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Mar 2007 61,104 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

all componants under vehicle corroding

Pass 28 Feb 2006 57,646 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

slight binding n/s/r brake not excessive

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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S949 LRA is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S949 LRA, 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 S949 LRA registered?

S949 LRA is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 3 August 1998.

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