MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
126,552 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Gxi?
Based on 2,423 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P256 XCW is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
Across all 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 104,620 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 Gxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 228 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P256 XCW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda 626 Gxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 Gxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was P256 XCW registered?
P256 XCW is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi, first registered on 27 February 1997.
Is P256 XCW safe to buy?
The MOT history for P256 XCW shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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