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S478 KSS

1999 Mazda Xedos

Silver Petrol 2255cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,969 mi
Last recorded108,969 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2011
Typical for 1999 Mazda Xedos84,504 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS478 KSS
MakeMazda
ModelXedos
Year1999
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,255cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2011 108,969 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 25 Jan 2011 108,966 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake discs slightly worn

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 104,473 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 95,606 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear suspension top mounting area - advancing corrosion

Fail 24 Feb 2009 95,565 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

rear suspension top mounting area - advancing corrosion

Pass 15 Feb 2008 87,285 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Feb 2008 87,086 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Jan 2007 80,043 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 72,608 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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S478 KSS is a 1999 Mazda Xedos in Silver with a 2,255cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1999 Mazda Xedos models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.9% with a typical mileage of 84,504 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 S478 KSS, 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 27 years old, this Mazda Xedos is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S478 KSS registered?

S478 KSS is a 1999 Mazda Xedos, first registered on 20 January 1999.

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