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P118 XGF

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,898 mi
Last recorded163,898 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP118 XGF
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2014 163,898 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2013 162,366 miles

both front brake discs worn on inner faces

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 Aug 2012 158,281 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN & CORRODED ON INNER FACE

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE DETERIOATED

handbrake reserve travel could be better

Fail 7 Aug 2012 157,922 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN & CORRODED ON INNER FACE

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE DETERIOATED

Pass 25 Aug 2011 151,705 miles

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

nearside front lower suspension ball joint worn

Fail 24 Aug 2011 151,641 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs worn

both rear brake discs worn

nearside front lower suspension ball joint worn

Pass 28 Jul 2010 144,289 miles

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI-SLIP PAD WORN

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER CV GAITER BADLY TWISTED & WEEPING GREASE

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Fail 28 Jul 2010 144,289 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

BRAKE PEDAL ANTI-SLIP PAD WORN

NEARSIDE FRONT OUTER CV GAITER BADLY TWISTED & WEEPING GREASE

NEARSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Pass 12 Aug 2009 139,822 miles

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

nearside front tyre deteriorating and close tc legal limit

Fail 10 Aug 2009 139,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre deteriorating and close tc legal limit

Pass 22 Aug 2008 135,729 miles

BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISC CORRODED ON INNER FACE

HANDBRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL COULD BE BETTER!

NEARSIDE WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY DETERIOATED

Pass 17 Aug 2007 131,402 miles

HANDBRAKE RESERVE TRAVEL COULD BE BETTER

SOME WEAR IN NEARSIDE REAR ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINK

Pass 22 Aug 2006 127,771 miles

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

Handbrake travel VERY long, close to no reserve travel! (Advise looked at soon)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 XGF is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XGF, 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 XGF registered?

P118 XGF is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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