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K542 HHE

1993 Mazda Xedos

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

97,854 mi
Last recorded97,854 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2011
Typical for 1993 Mazda Xedos114,305 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK542 HHE
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2011 97,854 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 97,854 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 18 May 2011 157,695 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

corrosion under o/s/r chassis rail

slight play in o/s steering arm (tie rod) and slight play in u j

slight play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Pass 14 May 2010 152,847 miles

o/s/f tyre low

rear exhaust box corroded and blowing

slight bind on n/s/f brake

Pass 8 Apr 2009 147,046 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 147,044 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 140,526 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2007 135,098 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 135,098 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Mar 2006 127,015 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 127,015 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

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

Offside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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K542 HHE is a 1993 Mazda Xedos in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1993 Mazda Xedos models, the average MOT pass rate is 59.8% with a typical mileage of 114,305 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 K542 HHE, 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 33 years old, this Mazda Xedos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K542 HHE registered?

K542 HHE is a 1993 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 24 May 1993.

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