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P137 LTP

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,028 mi
Last recorded134,028 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP137 LTP
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2012 134,028 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

o/s outer sill starting to corrode at rear

o/s/r tyre sidewall starting to show small cracks

Pass 3 Aug 2011 129,130 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 123,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jun 2010 123,730 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

slight corosion to all brake pipes

Pass 19 Jun 2009 121,486 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2009 121,486 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Jun 2008 118,863 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 118,863 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2007 115,228 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 115,228 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 110,073 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 105,616 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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P137 LTP is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P137 LTP, 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 P137 LTP registered?

P137 LTP is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 3 February 1997.

Is P137 LTP safe to buy?

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