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S997 OAL

1998 Mazda Xedos

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,637 mi
Last recorded151,637 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS997 OAL
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jun 2015 151,637 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emits dense blue smoke at idle (7.3.A.2b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 148,182 miles

cv boot splitting

front reg plate fading

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2013 144,419 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Surface corrosion to underside components

Fail 14 Jun 2013 144,419 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Surface corrosion to underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2012 141,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust system corroded

n/s/f headlight lens slightly cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2011 133,245 miles

front discs slightly worn

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 16 Jun 2010 125,402 miles

front discs slight corroded

rear discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jun 2009 117,208 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 108,328 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 108,324 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2007 100,254 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2006

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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S997 OAL is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 S997 OAL, 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 S997 OAL registered?

S997 OAL is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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