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P167 YHB

1997 Mazda Xedos

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

160,010 mi
Last recorded160,010 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos96,100 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP167 YHB
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2016 160,010 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 149,329 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 149,329 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 137,398 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2013 123,049 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 114,374 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2012 114,227 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Mar 2011 105,870 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Mar 2011 105,870 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 96,142 miles

light under body corrosion.....

long hand brake lever travel.....

n/s & o/s/f outer c/v gaiters perishing....

play in n/s/r anti roll bar link ball joint....

wet test.....

Pass 18 Mar 2009 91,320 miles

advise rear brake inspection....

n/s & o/s outer c/v gaiters perishing.....

o/s/r tyre tread close to limit....

rear suspension corroding....

wipers smear....

Fail 18 Mar 2009 91,320 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

advise rear brake inspection....

n/s & o/s outer c/v gaiters perishing.....

o/s/r tyre tread close to limit....

rear suspension corroding....

wipers smear....

Pass 1 Apr 2008 85,724 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 80,174 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front brake hoses have small crack marks in them

general rust on suspension parts

rear sections of exhaust heavy corrossion

slight grease leaks right inner drive sharft cv joint

Pass 15 Mar 2007 80,174 miles

both front brake hoses have small crack marks in them

general rust on suspension parts

rear sections of exhaust heavy corrossion

slight grease leaks right inner drive sharft cv joint

Pass 28 Mar 2006 73,028 miles

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)

[ non mot ] lower aux/ belt tensioner very noisey

corrosion on brake disc edges

corrosion on exposed steel brake pipes

corrosion on rear suspension arm tubes

o/side inner c/v gaiter slightly throwing grease

Fail 28 Mar 2006 73,028 miles

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

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)

[ non mot ] lower aux/ belt tensioner very noisey

corrosion on brake disc edges

corrosion on exposed steel brake pipes

corrosion on rear suspension arm tubes

o/side inner c/v gaiter slightly throwing grease

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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P167 YHB is a 1997 Mazda Xedos in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 P167 YHB, 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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P167 YHB is a 1997 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 21 March 1997.

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