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P202 HBG

1996 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,044 mi
Last recorded122,044 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2007
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP202 HBG
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2007 122,044 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 112,097 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2005 104,286 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2005 104,286 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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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P202 HBG is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 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 P202 HBG, 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 P202 HBG registered?

P202 HBG is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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