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P163 SUL

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

144,114 mi
Last recorded144,114 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP163 SUL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2019 144,114 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2019 144,096 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 27 Jan 2018 143,914 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2018 143,904 miles

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 143,395 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2017 143,391 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jan 2016 142,081 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2015 140,438 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2014 136,677 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 130,478 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

slight corosion n/s/r wheel arch.

Pass 3 Feb 2012 125,516 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 120,859 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2010 115,017 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2010 114,952 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 108,035 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 100,367 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2008 100,507 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 92,503 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2006 84,921 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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P163 SUL is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 P163 SUL, 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 P163 SUL registered?

P163 SUL is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P163 SUL safe to buy?

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