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P149 RUL

1996 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

189,172 mi
Last recorded189,172 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP149 RUL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2012 189,172 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 189,171 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2011 188,329 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2010 186,110 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 183,576 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 176,839 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 172,071 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 167,245 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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P149 RUL is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 P149 RUL, 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 P149 RUL registered?

P149 RUL is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 16 August 1996.

Is P149 RUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P149 RUL shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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