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P204 XRU

1996 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

57,659 mi
Last recorded57,659 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP204 XRU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2007 57,659 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 30 Nov 2006 50,761 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 50,694 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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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P204 XRU is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P204 XRU, 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 P204 XRU registered?

P204 XRU is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 17 December 1996.

Is P204 XRU safe to buy?

The MOT history for P204 XRU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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