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BU05 BLX

2005 Mazda Xedos

Blue Diesel 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,729 mi
Last recorded158,729 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2016
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 BLX
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2016 158,729 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2016 158,728 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front and rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front and rear arms (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill areas (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 144,103 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 144,101 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 23 Sep 2014 125,871 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 108,977 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 103,385 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 97,175 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2012 97,175 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 89,257 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 89,253 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 80,004 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 66,233 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 50,223 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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BU05 BLX is a 2005 Mazda Xedos in Blue with a 1,598cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BU05 BLX, 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 21 years old, this Mazda Xedos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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BU05 BLX is a 2005 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 3 March 2005.

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