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P233 AEL

1997 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,803 mi
Last recorded98,803 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP233 AEL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2012 98,803 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2011 92,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

engine idle uneven

Fail 22 Jul 2011 92,704 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

engine idle uneven

Pass 23 Mar 2010 76,791 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside door mirror damaged

Fail 22 Mar 2010 76,767 miles

Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside door mirror damaged

Pass 3 Feb 2009 67,117 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 63,907 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Feb 2008 63,907 miles

Front number plate cracked.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 58,345 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front number plate cracked

o/s and n/s front inner cv boots leaking

o/s and n/s headlight reflectors move slightly when engine running

o/s front brake disc slightly distorted

Fail 2 Feb 2007 58,345 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

front number plate cracked

o/s and n/s front inner cv boots leaking

o/s and n/s headlight reflectors move slightly when vehicle is running

o/s front brake disc slightly distorted

Pass 3 Feb 2006 54,879 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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P233 AEL is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 P233 AEL, 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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P233 AEL is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 7 February 1997.

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