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P232 AEL

1997 Mazda Xedos

Red Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

109,952 mi
Last recorded109,952 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos96,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP232 AEL
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2010 109,952 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

offside wiper blade smearing windscreen slightly

Pass 8 Jun 2009 102,716 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside wiper blade split at end

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 1 Jun 2009 102,520 miles

Centre Stop lamp does not face the rear (1.2.1a)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside wiper blade split at end

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 13 May 2008 94,841 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 86,358 miles

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

offside front tyre on wear bars

Pass 14 Mar 2006 76,807 miles

1)centre exhaust corroded... poor †2)both outer cv gaiters badly perished...advise strongly... †3)offside front flexi brake hose aged perished

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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P232 AEL is a 1997 Mazda Xedos in Red with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P232 AEL, 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 P232 AEL registered?

P232 AEL is a 1997 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 27 February 1997.

Is P232 AEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P232 AEL shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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