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OAZ 8443

1997 Mazda Xedos

Green Petrol 1597cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

78,560 mi
Last recorded78,560 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos96,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 8443
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,597cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2014 78,560 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2012 71,359 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Apr 2011 67,540 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 62,357 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Apr 2010 62,357 miles

Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 56,889 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 52,077 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 46,656 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 46,652 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2006 40,689 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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OAZ 8443 is a 1997 Mazda Xedos in Green with a 1,597cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Mazda Xedos models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.9% with a typical mileage of 96,100 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 OAZ 8443, 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 29 years old, this Mazda Xedos is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OAZ 8443 registered?

OAZ 8443 is a 1997 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is OAZ 8443 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAZ 8443 shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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