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P174 BJT

1997 Mazda Xedos

Green Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,659 mi
Last recorded96,659 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos96,100 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP174 BJT
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2015 96,659 miles

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

Oil leak

front brakes binding slightly

Fail 7 Jan 2015 96,659 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Oil leak

front brakes binding slightly

Pass 8 Jan 2014 93,142 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2014 93,142 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

n/s/f tyre under inflated

Pass 9 Jan 2013 89,872 miles

n/side & o/side front flexible brake hoses have cracking.

n/side & o/side front lower suspension ball joint dust covers split.

Pass 22 Dec 2011 86,621 miles

exhaust front pipe flexible joint poor condition.

n/side front flexible brake hose cracking.

n/side front lower suspension ball joint dust cover split.

Fail 22 Dec 2011 86,621 miles

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

exhaust front pipe flexible joint poor condition.

n/side front flexible brake hose cracking.

n/side front lower suspension ball joint dust cover split.

Pass 4 Jan 2011 82,327 miles

exhaust front flexible joint has large metal surround insecure.

front brake pads worn low.

n/side & o/side front flexible brake hoses cracked.

rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 30 Dec 2010 82,327 miles

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

Nearside Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

exhaust front flexible joint has large metal surround insecure.

front brake pads worn low.

n/side & o/side front flexible brake hoses cracked.

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 16 Dec 2009 77,493 miles

n/side & o/side front flexible brake hoses cracking.

n/side outer c/v boot cracking.

n/side rear antiroll bar link has slight free play in lower ball joint.

Pass 23 Dec 2008 73,591 miles

n/side & o/side front tyres wearing on outer edges.

n/side outer drive c/v boot cracking.

o/side front brake hose cracking.

Fail 23 Dec 2008 73,591 miles

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

n/side & o/side front tyres wearing on outer edges.

n/side outer drive c/v boot cracking.

o/side front brake hose cracking.

Pass 6 Dec 2007 69,602 miles

brake fluid level between min & max levels.

n/side & o/side outer driveshaft c/v boots cracking.

Pass 13 Nov 2006 65,067 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2005 60,446 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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P174 BJT is a 1997 Mazda Xedos in Green with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P174 BJT, 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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P174 BJT is a 1997 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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