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P201 GAN

1997 Mazda Xedos

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

120,479 mi
Last recorded120,479 miles
Recorded on27 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos96,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP201 GAN
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 May 2011 120,479 miles

some corrosion on rear brake discs

some wear in rear anti roll bar drop links

Fail 25 May 2011 120,458 miles

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

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

some corrosion on rear brake discs

some wear in rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 10 Jun 2010 114,698 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

cat very slow to respond will require new cat before next test

some corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 8 Jun 2009 107,723 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Fail 8 Jun 2009 107,723 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 101,065 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 93,095 miles

AIR INTAKE HOSE SPLIT

FRONT NO DISCOLOURED

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 84,947 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 84,947 miles

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

AIR INTAKE PIPE SPLIT

FRONT NO PLATE FADING

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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P201 GAN is a 1997 Mazda Xedos in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P201 GAN, 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 P201 GAN registered?

P201 GAN is a 1997 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 17 March 1997.

Is P201 GAN safe to buy?

The MOT history for P201 GAN shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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