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P173 NKM

1997 Mazda 626 Gxi

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,342 mi
Last recorded118,342 miles
Recorded on21 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi104,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP173 NKM
MakeMazda
Model626 Gxi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2008 118,342 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2008 118,342 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

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

Pass 29 May 2007 101,747 miles

Damage to offside rear body

Fail 18 May 2006 88,889 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 May 2006 88,889 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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P173 NKM is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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

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 P173 NKM, 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 P173 NKM registered?

P173 NKM is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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