MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA XEDOSs year 1996

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Pass percent:48.32%

(The average a petrol MAZDA XEDOS year 1996 passes without issue)

Based on:2,018 MOT Tests

Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	143
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	110
Brake pipe excessively corroded	104
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	98
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	84
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	74
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	67
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	62
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	61
Registration plate lamp issues	60
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	59
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	54
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	51
Registration plate issues	49
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	47
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	46
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	46
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	41
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	39
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	39
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	38
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	37
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	36
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	35
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	35
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	31
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	30
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	28
Rear brake binding	28
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	27
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	24
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	24
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	23
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	22
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	21
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	21
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	20
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	19
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	18
Front brake application uneven	18
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	16
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	14
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	14
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	13
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Windscreen has damage	12
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	10
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	8
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	7
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	5
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
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\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Brake hose damaged	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	4
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4

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Most common failures	No# failures
Headlamp aim out of alignment	143
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	135
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively	110
Brake pipe excessively corroded	104
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	98
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	84
Rear parking brake recording little or no effort	74
Brake hose excessively deteriorated	67
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	62
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel \|3.1.6b\|	61
Registration plate lamp issues	60
Brakes imbalanced across an axle	59
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	54
Offside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	51
Registration plate issues	49
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	47
Offside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	46
Nearside Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	46
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	41
Nearside Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	39
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	39
Service brake: efficiency below requirements \|3.7.B.7\|	38
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits \|7.3.D.3\|	37
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	36
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	35
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	35
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	34
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive \|7.3.D.4\|	31
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault	30
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	28
Rear brake binding	28
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	27
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	25
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	24
Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened	24
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	23
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	22
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	21
Offside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	21
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases \|7.1.2\|	20
Nearside front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	19
Emissions not tested \|7.0\|	18
Front brake application uneven	18
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	17
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	16
Offside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	16
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	16
Offside Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	15
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	15
Nearside Front Front position lamp\|s\| not working \|1.1.A.3b\|	14
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	14
Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration \|7.3.A.2c\|	14
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	14
Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	13
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	13
Windscreen has damage	12
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	12
Offside rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	11
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam \|1.7.5a\|	11
Offside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	11
Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint \|2.5.B.1a\|	10
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive \|7.3.D.3\|	10
Nearside Front front brake binding \|3.7.B.1\|	10
Rear brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	10
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	10
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	9
Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated \|7.1.1a\|	9
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	9
Windscreen wiper blade insecure	8
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	8
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	7
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	7
Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement	7
Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted \|7.3.D.1\|	7
Horn not working \|1.6.2a\|	7
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam \|1.7.5a\|	7
Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	7
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	6
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak \|2.7.3\|	6
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated \|8.2.2\|	6
Offside Front coil spring fractured \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Front brake disc excessively pitted \|3.5.1h\|	6
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete \|2.4.C.1a\|	6
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	6
Offside Front wheel bearing has excessive play \|2.5.A.3c\|	6
Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded \|2.4.A.3\|	5
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play \|2.2.B.1f\|	5
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Rear Stop lamp not working \|1.2.1b\|	5
Nearside Front Steering locking device missing \|2.2.C.1g\|	5
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored \|3.5.1h\|	5
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	5
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\|	5
Offside Steering rack gaiter split \|2.2.D.2d\|	5
Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	5
Brake hose damaged	5
Battery insecure \|1.9.1\|	5
Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort \|3.7.B.5a\|	5
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported \|7.1.1\|	5
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement \|7.2.4b\|	5
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush \|2.4.G.2\|	5
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image \|1.2.4a\|	4
Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Rear brake application uneven	4
Offside Rear brake caliper leaking \|3.6.A.1\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing \|2.5.C.1a\|	4
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement \|2.4.G.2\|	4
Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt \|5.2.2a\|	4
Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced \|1.7.5a\|	4
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working \|1.3.2b\|	4
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured \|2.4.G.1\|	4
Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn \|2.5.C.1b\|	4
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded \|5.2.6\|	4

MOT History from tests of petrol MAZDA XEDOSs year 1996

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