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P258 XWV

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

137,683 mi
Last recorded137,683 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP258 XWV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 137,683 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2010 137,683 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2009 137,674 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2009 137,652 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 133,837 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside rear tyre starting to crack and perish (no cords visible)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 129,553 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2006 125,134 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

accident damage to offside front wing

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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P258 XWV is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 P258 XWV, 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 P258 XWV registered?

P258 XWV is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 2 May 1997.

Is P258 XWV safe to buy?

The MOT history for P258 XWV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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