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P125 TMB

1996 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2007
Tests4 (1 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate25%

Mileage

99,807 mi
Last recorded99,807 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2007
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP125 TMB
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

1 pass 3 fail
Fail 15 Aug 2007 99,807 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Steering locking device insecure (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Fail 10 Aug 2007 99,673 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

damage to nearside bodywork

Pass 7 Jul 2006 86,170 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 86,170 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

near side front tyre

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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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P125 TMB is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 25%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P125 TMB, 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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P125 TMB is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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