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P262 BRU

1997 Mazda Xedos

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,445 mi
Last recorded135,445 miles
Recorded on3 May 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos96,100 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP262 BRU
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 May 2007 135,445 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Fail 30 Apr 2007 135,442 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

O/S/R TYRE GETTING LOW

WINDSCREEN CHIPPED

Pass 3 May 2006 123,894 miles

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

battery insecure

front number plate broken

Fail 3 May 2006 123,894 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

battery insecure

front number plate broken

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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P262 BRU is a 1997 Mazda Xedos in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P262 BRU, 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 P262 BRU registered?

P262 BRU is a 1997 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 12 June 1997.

Is P262 BRU safe to buy?

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