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P391 HDP

1997 Mazda Xedos

Blue Petrol 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,709 mi
Last recorded123,709 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda Xedos96,100 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP391 HDP
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2008 123,709 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 123,709 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 113,655 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2007 113,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2006 101,698 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 99,018 miles

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

oil leak

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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P391 HDP is a 1997 Mazda Xedos in Blue with a 2,497cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 P391 HDP, 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 P391 HDP registered?

P391 HDP is a 1997 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 14 May 1997.

Is P391 HDP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P391 HDP shows 6 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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