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P118 NDM

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,634 mi
Last recorded149,634 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 NDM
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2013 149,634 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 21 Jan 2013 149,634 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Outer Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

air bag light on

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 147,907 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 145,662 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 140,933 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 135,129 miles

front registration plate slighty damaged

Pass 14 Feb 2008 128,801 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Feb 2008 128,704 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Feb 2007 122,055 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2006 114,206 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 626?

Based on 311,592 MOT tests across 41,549 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
41,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25,332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,530
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,211
constant velocity joint gaiter split 12,633
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,488
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P118 NDM is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 100,302 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 25,332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P118 NDM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P118 NDM registered?

P118 NDM is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 8 February 1997.

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