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P21 XHO

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

138,948 mi
Last recorded138,948 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP21 XHO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Nov 2015 138,948 miles

Emissions not tested idle speed too high (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint lower swivel (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Dec 2014 133,217 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 133,217 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 128,436 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 128,436 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 123,828 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 123,508 miles

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 111,745 miles

Nail in sidewall of offside rear tyre

Pass 18 May 2010 97,744 miles
Fail 18 May 2010 97,744 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2009 85,278 miles

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

Fail 27 May 2009 85,278 miles

Front registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

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)

Rear registration plate displaying a honeycomb or similar effect background (6.3.3)

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 64,348 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 57,384 miles

Rear b/pads seem abit low

Rear silencer abit corroded slightly

Rear tailgate struts weak

Pass 17 Mar 2006 53,454 miles

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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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P21 XHO is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 100,302 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 P21 XHO, 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 29 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was P21 XHO registered?

P21 XHO is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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