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P166 MJN

1997 Mazda Xedos

Green Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

205,796 mi
Last recorded205,796 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos96,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP166 MJN
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 6 Jun 2008 205,796 miles

Nearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

accident damage to nearside front and offside rear

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear light lense cracked

Pass 6 Jun 2008 205,796 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

accident damage to nearside front and offside rear

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

nearside rear light lense cracked

Pass 26 May 2007 189,229 miles
Fail 19 May 2007 188,814 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Oil leak

rear bumper damaged

under body rust

Pass 10 Mar 2006 171,783 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 171,306 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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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P166 MJN is a 1997 Mazda Xedos in Green with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 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 P166 MJN, 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.

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What year was P166 MJN registered?

P166 MJN is a 1997 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P166 MJN safe to buy?

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