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P116 GRC

1997 Mazda 626 Gxi

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,110 mi
Last recorded87,110 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi104,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP116 GRC
MakeMazda
Model626 Gxi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2008 87,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

all rubber suspension bushes deteriorating

all suspension corroding / approaching heavy in places

both brake pipes under rear wheel arches corroded / both border line to fail

corrosion on brake hose ferroules

corrosion on front subframe and front crossmember

damage to n/s/f door

damp around n/s/f outer c/v boot

damp around o/s steering rack near boot

n/s/f tyre tread close to/on legal tread limit

n/s/r tyre , repair plug in tread

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r indicator slightly dim / suspect water ingress

rear silencer , 1 rubber hanger adrift but exhaust secure at this time

slight webbing damage to rear centre lap belt

Pass 9 Dec 2008 87,110 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all rubber suspension bushes deteriorating

all suspension corroding / approaching heavy in places

both brake pipes under rear wheel arches corroded / both border line to fail

corrosion on brake hose ferroules

corrosion on front subframe and front crossmember

damage to n/s/f door

damp around n/s/f outer c/v boot

damp around o/s steering rack near boot

n/s/f tyre tread close to/on legal tread limit

n/s/r tyre , repair plug in tread

n/s/r wheel arch corroded

o/s/r indicator slightly dim / suspect water ingress

rear silencer , 1 rubber hanger adrift but exhaust secure at this time

slight webbing damage to rear centre lap belt

Pass 3 Dec 2007 84,931 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 84,886 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

corrosion on both rear brake pipes / offside border line to fail

n/s/r tyre tread on legal limit

rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 28 Nov 2006 81,620 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Gxi?

Based on 2,423 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
8,132
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 228
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 225
constant velocity joint gaiter split 207
Brake pipe excessively corroded 126
parking brake recording little or no effort 116
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P116 GRC is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 104,620 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 626 Gxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 228 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P116 GRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Gxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 Gxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P116 GRC registered?

P116 GRC is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi, first registered on 11 April 1997.

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