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WJI 9768

1998 Mazda Xedos

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

109,357 mi
Last recorded109,357 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda Xedos87,388 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJI 9768
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2016 109,357 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

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

Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear sill covered with sealants

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

brake pipes covered in underseal

underbody surface rust

Pass 14 Mar 2015 105,460 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 99,621 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

exhaust corroded

n/s/r outer wall worn

o/s/r tyre inner edge cracks

Pass 16 Mar 2013 94,426 miles

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

n/s/f brakes are binding.

Pass 10 May 2012 90,431 miles

battery insecure

corrosion on steering and suspension components

exhaust corroding

front and rear tyres wearing on edges

n/s outer c/v gaitor perished

n/s/f brake binding slightly

rear shockers appear damp

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 10 May 2012 90,430 miles

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)

battery insecure

corrosion on steering and suspension components

exhaust corroding

front and rear tyres wearing on edges

n/s outer c/v gaitor perished

n/s/f brake binding slightly

rear shockers appear damp

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 12 May 2011 83,489 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 75,917 miles
Pass 18 May 2009 68,947 miles

Battery insecure

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 18 May 2009 68,947 miles

Battery insecure

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 May 2008 61,971 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 56,641 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2006 49,122 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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WJI 9768 is a 1998 Mazda Xedos in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WJI 9768, 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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WJI 9768 is a 1998 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 4 August 1998.

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