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P172 YPE

1996 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

94,801 mi
Last recorded94,801 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP172 YPE
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 94,801 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 94,801 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 92,231 miles

long travel on parking brake lever

Fail 20 Apr 2016 92,231 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

long travel on parking brake lever

Pass 21 Apr 2015 86,012 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

Pass 28 Apr 2014 82,695 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear caliper handbrake arm worn ( movement in and out )

Fail 28 Apr 2014 82,695 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

nearside rear caliper handbrake arm worn ( movement in and out )

Pass 24 Apr 2013 80,780 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2013 80,780 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2012 78,044 miles

all c-v boots leaking slightly

damage to o/s/r bumper etc

drivers seatbelt slow to retract

long handbrake travel

o/s headlamp doesnt adjust

Pass 10 May 2011 75,544 miles

boot struts inoperative

n/s inner cv boot weeping

o/s/r suspension link play

slight roughness of n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 4 May 2010 73,000 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 73,000 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

inner driveshaft boots loosing grease

tailgate struts poor effort

Pass 7 May 2009 70,638 miles

both front inner driveshaft cv boots leaking grease

n/s/r lower rear most suspension arm hub mounted bush in poor condition

o/s/f lower suspension swivel ball joint boot split open

park brake hand lever travel long

Fail 7 May 2009 70,638 miles

Front registration plate non-reflective border too close to the characters (6.3.4h)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

both front inner driveshaft cv boots leaking grease

n/s/r lower rear most suspension arm hub mounted bush in poor condition

o/s/f lower suspension swivel ball joint boot split open

park brake hand lever travel long

Pass 12 May 2008 68,675 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 68,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 May 2007 63,419 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 63,419 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 May 2006 56,973 miles

Front brake pads and discs appear low

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 May 2006 56,973 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Front brake pads and discs appear low

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

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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P172 YPE is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P172 YPE, 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 P172 YPE registered?

P172 YPE is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 23 August 1996.

Is P172 YPE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P172 YPE shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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