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MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA XEDOS 9s year 1998

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mot history
Pass percent:59.86%
(The average a petrol MAZDA XEDOS 9 year 1998 passes without issue)
Based on:740 MOT Tests
Most common failuresNo# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment52
Registration plate lamp issues45
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively38
Brake pipe excessively corroded29
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|18
Registration plate issues17
Brakes imbalanced across an axle16
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|13
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|13
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened13
Offside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Service brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.B.7|12
Nearside Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|12
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|11
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort10
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault9
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|9
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|9
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|9
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened8
Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|8
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|8
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel |3.1.6b|7
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|7
Emissions not tested |7.0|7
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|7
Offside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|6
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|6
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|6
Offside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|5
Front brake application uneven5
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|5
Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|5
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|5
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|5
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive |7.3.D.4|5
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|5
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|5
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|4
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement4
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|4
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits |7.3.D.3|4
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|4
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|3
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|3
Nearside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|3
Offside Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|3
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|3
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Centre Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|3
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|3
Centre Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|3
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive |7.3.D.3|3
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Nearside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|3
Rear brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|3
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|3
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|3
Windscreen wiper blade insecure3
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|3
Windscreen has damage3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|3
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|2
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|2
Nearside Steering rack gaiter split |2.2.D.2d|2
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|2
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|2
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))2
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Horn not working |1.6.2a|2
rear brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.5a|2
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Offside front brake binding |3.7.B.1|2
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|2
Rear brake application uneven2
Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Nearside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|2
Front Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|2
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated |2.6.1|2
Offside Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|2
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|2
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|2
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|2
Battery insecure |1.9.1|2
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|2
Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|2
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|2
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right |1.6.B4|1
Nearside front parking brake recording little or no effort |3.7.B.6a|1
Rear brake binding1
Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone `A` |8.3.1b|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Upper Stop lamp not working |1.2.1b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Rear rear brake juddering severely |3.7.A.5b|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted |2.4.G.1|1
Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking from a joint |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))1
Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Front Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements |3.7.C.1b|1
Indicator tell tale inoperative |1.4.A.2a|1
Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth |3.3.A.1b|1
Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing |7.2.4c|1
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play |2.5.A.3c|1
brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Rear Fuel pipe insecure (6.1.3 (a) (i))1
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))1
Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect |3.4.1d|1
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Rear Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Upper Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1
Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Offside Front Front drive shaft coupling flexible rubber or fabric coupling unit severely cracked |2.5.C.1d|1
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Offside Front Wheel bolt|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator missing |1.4.A.2b|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incomplete |1.5.A1b|1
Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale not working |1.3.1b|1
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint |2.5.B.2a|1
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak |2.7.3|1
Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure |3.3.B.1a|1
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam |1.7.5a|1
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.2.1d|1
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Driver`s seat insecure |6.2.A.1|1
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated |8.2.2|1
Service brake efficiency below requirements |1.2.2 |a| |i||1
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak1
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam |1.7.5a|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Inner Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated |7.1.1a|1
Nearside Front Power steering pipe|s| or hose|s| leaking |2.3.3b|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases |7.1.2|1
Offside Front Seat belt affected by an insecure seat fixing |5.2.1b|1
Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended |2.4.F.3|1
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Front Brake hose leaking |3.6.A.1|1
Offside Front position lamp|s| not in good working order |function impaired| |1.1.4a|1
Nearside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
rear parking |secondary| brakes imbalanced1
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing |2.2.C.1g|1
Nearside Front Fluid suspension unit leaking |2.4.D.2|1
Nearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Nearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted |4.2.A.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded |2.4.A.3|1
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Ball joint has excessive play |2.2.B.1f|1
Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush |2.4.G.2|1
Nearside Front front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Rear position lamp|s| adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.1.A.3f|1
All position lamps not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Rear fog lamp not working |1.3.2b|1
Rear brake disc excessively scored |3.5.1h|1
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod locating pin insecure |2.4.G.3a|1
Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp |1.2.1f|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| not working |1.1.A.3b|1
Front Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Rear Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Offside Front Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing |2.4.G.3b|1
Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Offside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))1
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Upper arm, inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))1
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))1
Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))1
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))1
Electronic stability control switch not functioning correctly (7.12 (d))1
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))1
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))1
Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))1
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))1
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))1
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))1
Nearside Front Service brake indicates brake bind |3.7.D.2a|1
Offside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Front Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect |2.7.5|1
Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Front Front position lamp|s| excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance |1.1.A.3d|1
Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault |3.4.1c|1
Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering |6.1.A.1|1
Nearside Side repeater not working |1.4.A.2c|1
Offside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Front coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Offside Rear coil spring fractured |2.4.C.1a|1
Front Side repeater incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Rear Wheel nut|s| missing |4.2.A.1e|1
Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter split |2.5.C.1a|1
Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel |2.1.2b|1
Statutory seat belt missing |5.1.1|1
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged |4.1.D.1e|1
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion |6.1.C.1|1
Nearside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Offside Front Front position lamp|s| incorrect colour |1.1.A.3e|1
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour |1.4.A.2f|1
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing |2.5.C.1a|1
Exhaust mounting missing |7.1.1b|1
Front front brake grabbing severely |3.7.A.2b|1
Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint |2.4.G.2|1
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position |8.4.1|1
front brake binding |3.7.B.1|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured |2.4.G.1|1
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement |7.2.4b|1
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure |2.4.G.1|1
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt |2.2.C.1c|1
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement |2.4.G.2|1
Inner Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported |7.1.1|1
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint |2.5.B.1a|1

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