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P120 FAV

1996 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

195,907 mi
Last recorded195,907 miles
Recorded on8 May 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP120 FAV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 May 2012 195,907 miles

Both front tyres are perished

Loose fitting on front exhaust

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside rear chassis is corroded

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 183,165 miles
Fail 19 May 2011 183,149 miles

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 May 2010 176,033 miles
Fail 10 May 2010 176,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 18 May 2009 162,983 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 141,036 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 122,153 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 105,727 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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P120 FAV is a 1996 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 100,150 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 P120 FAV, 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 30 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P120 FAV registered?

P120 FAV is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 14 August 1996.

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