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P237 GKM

1996 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

87,212 mi
Last recorded87,212 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2012
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP237 GKM
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2012 87,212 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 80,597 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Nov 2009 70,282 miles

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

n/s side repeater lens cracked

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

Fail 20 Nov 2009 70,282 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

n/s side repeater lens cracked

n/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 20 Nov 2008 57,741 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2007 47,047 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 40,969 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Nov 2006 40,969 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2005 38,057 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
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P237 GKM is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 P237 GKM, 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 P237 GKM registered?

P237 GKM is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P237 GKM safe to buy?

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