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P172 VGD

1997 Mazda 626 Gxi

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

100,490 mi
Last recorded100,490 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi104,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 VGD
MakeMazda
Model626 Gxi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 100,490 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 91,598 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 86,951 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2006 86,913 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Gxi?

Based on 2,423 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
8,132
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 228
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 225
constant velocity joint gaiter split 207
Brake pipe excessively corroded 126
parking brake recording little or no effort 116
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P172 VGD is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 104,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 Gxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 228 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P172 VGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Gxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 Gxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P172 VGD registered?

P172 VGD is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P172 VGD safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 VGD shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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