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P169 SUL

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

42,676 mi
Last recorded42,676 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP169 SUL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 24 Feb 2009 42,676 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both outer cv boots perished/cracked

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

Pass 19 Feb 2008 42,195 miles

front brakes hoses perished

front outer cv boots perished

Pass 20 Feb 2007 41,501 miles

signs of fluid leak from steering rack off side

Pass 24 Feb 2006 40,668 miles

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

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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P169 SUL is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 P169 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 P169 SUL registered?

P169 SUL is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 26 March 1997.

Is P169 SUL safe to buy?

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