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P359 PVG

1997 Mazda Xedos

Silver Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,115 mi
Last recorded108,115 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos96,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP359 PVG
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 108,115 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 104,101 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 100,436 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2015 94,717 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2014 88,836 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 82,155 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 82,155 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 76,158 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2012 76,158 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Fail 28 May 2012 76,034 miles

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

corrosion:- rear suspension, rear subframe

nail nearside rear tyre

possible damage to offside front hub/lower suspension arm due to ball joint movement

slight noise nearside front suspension area when driven and entering brake tester, cause not located during test

Pass 23 May 2011 68,326 miles

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

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

slight play in steering

steering rack damp with fluid

unable to see full condition of front and rear brake pads

Fail 23 May 2011 68,326 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

slight play in steering

steering rack damp with fluid

unable to see full condition of front and rear brake pads

Pass 7 May 2010 60,048 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 54,433 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jan 2008 46,120 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 46,119 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Steering rack fractured and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Front discs corroded

front brake pads low

offside front brake hoes slightly perished.

Pass 26 Mar 2007 44,020 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 40,928 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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P359 PVG is a 1997 Mazda Xedos in Silver with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P359 PVG, 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 P359 PVG registered?

P359 PVG is a 1997 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 1 April 1997.

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