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1997 Mazda Xedos 2.5L Petrol · R140 LWP

R140 LWP

1997 Mazda Xedos (2.5L, petrol). First registered 01 Aug 1997. Recorded mileage 84,027 miles. MOT expired on 14 Oct 2022. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.

Make & Model
MAZDA XEDOS
Year / Origin
1997 · Reading
Safety Recall
Recall Notice
MOT Status
Expired on 14 Oct 2022
Road Tax
Untaxed (01 Oct 2022)
Recorded Mileage
84,027 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
Fuel & Engine
PETROL · 2.5L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults

Outstanding Safety Recall Notice

Action Required

Official DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.

MOT Status
Expired
Expired on 14 Oct 2022
Tax Status
Untaxed
Tax due 01 Oct 2022
Fuel Type
PETROL
Year
1997
Engine
2497cc

R140 LWP Key Findings

  • 1 MOT test recorded
  • Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
  • Latest MOT passed on 16/10/2021
  • 84,027 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
55
/ 100 · Below Average
DVSA Test Records Evaluated

MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.

✗ MOT Expired or Failed
✓ Taxed
✓ Exceptional MOT pass rate (100%)
! Older vehicle
✗ Outstanding recall notice
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R140 LWP MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 8 Sept 2026, 18:46
MOT Analysis

Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

1 MOT test are recorded for this 1997 Mazda Xedos (R140 LWP) between October 2021 and October 2021.

The record contains 1 pass and 0 failures.

The record shows no MOT failures, although 2 advisory notices note items to monitor.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (1 issue), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 2 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

PASS
FAIL
ADVISORY