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MOT pass rates, common failures, and reliability data for the Mazda Xedos. Check any Xedos by registration number below.

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85.9%

Avg Pass Rate

+2.6%

vs Mazda Avg

12

Year Ranges

Excellent

Reliability

Mazda Xedos — MOT Reliability Overview

The Mazda Xedos has an average MOT pass rate of 85.9%, which is 2.6 percentage points above the Mazda brand average of 83.3%. This is a strong result, indicating that the Xedos is well-engineered and tends to age well mechanically. Owners can expect fewer surprises at MOT time.

Before buying a used Mazda Xedos, we recommend checking the full MOT history, write-off status, outstanding finance, and stolen vehicle status. These checks can be done for free using the registration number.

MOT Pass Rate by Year

How the Mazda Xedos performs at MOT across different model years.

2002

Based on 55 vehicles

87.3%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%
Mileage at 10yr

176k mi

2001

Based on 125 vehicles

88.0%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%
Mileage at 10yr

193k mi

2000

Based on 78 vehicles

88.5%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%
Mileage at 10yr

187k mi

1999

Based on 50 vehicles

78.0%Good
Mazda average: 83.3%
Dangerous Defects

3.1%

Retest Rate

12.5%

1998

Based on 112 vehicles

87.5%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%
Mileage at 10yr

193k mi

1997

Based on 185 vehicles

93.0%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%

1996

Based on 173 vehicles

94.2%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%

1995

Based on 120 vehicles

83.3%Good
Mazda average: 83.3%

1994

Based on 170 vehicles

81.2%Good
Mazda average: 83.3%

1993

Based on 114 vehicles

92.1%Excellent
Mazda average: 83.3%

1992

Based on 51 vehicles

84.3%Good
Mazda average: 83.3%

0

Based on 64 vehicles

73.4%Average
Mazda average: 83.3%
Mileage at 5yr

96k mi

Other Mazda Models

Compare MOT reliability across Mazda models.

Mazda Mx-30 Se-l Lux Ev

93.1% pass rate

Mazda 2 Se-l

100.0% pass rate

Mazda MPV

54.1% pass rate

Mazda E Series

65.9% pass rate

Mazda Premacy

88.7% pass rate

Mazda 5

73.3% pass rate

Useful MOT Guides

Common MOT Failures

The most common reasons UK vehicles fail their MOT — and how to prepare.

MOT Checklist

Pre-MOT checklist to improve your chances of passing first time.

Advisory vs Failure

Understanding the difference between MOT advisories and failures.

See detailed fault analysis for Mazda Xedos

Mazda Xedos — Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about the Mazda Xedos MOT and reliability.

What is the MOT pass rate for the Mazda Xedos?
The average MOT pass rate for the Mazda Xedos is 85.9% compared to the Mazda average of 83.3%. Pass rates vary by year — check the year-by-year breakdown on this page for details.
What are the most common MOT failures on a Mazda Xedos?
Check the detailed breakdown on this page for specific failure data by year range.
Is the Mazda Xedos reliable?
With an average MOT pass rate of 85.9%, the Mazda Xedos is rated as "Excellent" for reliability. This is a strong result suggesting good build quality and fewer common defects.
How do I check the MOT history of a Mazda Xedos?
Enter the vehicle's registration number in the search box at the top of this page. You will instantly see the complete MOT history including every test result, mileage readings, advisories, and dangerous defects — completely free.
What mileage should I expect on a Mazda Xedos?
Typical mileage for the Mazda Xedos: 175,773 miles at 10 years. Use these benchmarks when evaluating a used Xedos to spot vehicles with unusually high or low mileage.

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