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T161 FAN

1999 Mazda Xedos

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

98,352 mi
Last recorded98,352 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 1999 Mazda Xedos84,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT161 FAN
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1999
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc
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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 98,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Underside corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2025 94,844 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2025 94,844 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 89,719 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both o/s/r and n/s/r slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 86,077 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 83,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Feb 2022 83,181 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 83,127 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2021 81,029 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 14 Jan 2020 78,696 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated seeping grease slightly (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 73,356 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 21 Jan 2019 73,356 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

front brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Feb 2018 68,711 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2018 68,548 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 63,093 miles

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

nearside front tyre low in tread

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on outside edge

offside front tyre getting low

slight exhaust blow on rear joint

spare tyre flat

Fail 23 Jan 2017 63,093 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

nearside front tyre low in tread

nearside rear tyre heavily worn on outside edge

offside front tyre getting low

slight exhaust blow on rear joint

spare tyre flat

Pass 2 Feb 2016 55,880 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 53,760 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2014 51,505 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 48,997 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 20 Feb 2012 46,413 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 43,185 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 40,466 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2009 37,482 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 35,422 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 33,388 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 31,313 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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T161 FAN is a 1999 Mazda Xedos in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1999 Mazda Xedos models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 84,504 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 T161 FAN, 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 27 years old, this Mazda Xedos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was T161 FAN registered?

T161 FAN is a 1999 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 2 March 1999.

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