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P161 JCS

1996 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

50,813 mi
Last recorded50,813 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP161 JCS
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 18 Jun 2015 50,813 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 12 Jun 2014 50,065 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 48,888 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 48,141 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 47,241 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 45,804 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 44,754 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 43,114 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 40,633 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 39,284 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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P161 JCS is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P161 JCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P161 JCS registered?

P161 JCS is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P161 JCS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P161 JCS shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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