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P24 GKO

1996 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

66,351 mi
Last recorded66,351 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP24 GKO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2009 66,351 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s outersill damaged,suspension components corroded,front brakes slight uneven

Fail 23 Jul 2009 66,350 miles

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)

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s outersill damaged,suspension components corroded,front brakes slight uneven

Pass 31 Jul 2008 55,950 miles

nsr tyre tread wear\brake pipes for corrosion

Fail 31 Jul 2008 55,947 miles

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

nsr tyre tread wear\brake pipes for corrosion

Pass 1 Aug 2007 45,379 miles

advised at previous test

Fail 31 Jul 2007 45,379 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges,nearside outersill damaged

Pass 19 Jul 2006 39,471 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2005 36,363 miles

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

Nearside outer cill damaged and dented

boot struts defective

nail in tyre

Fail 21 Jul 2005 36,363 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside outer cill damaged and dented

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

boot struts defective

nail in tyre

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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P24 GKO is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 P24 GKO, 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 P24 GKO registered?

P24 GKO is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P24 GKO safe to buy?

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