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P282 NBK

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

143,530 mi
Last recorded143,530 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP282 NBK
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2011 143,530 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear bumper insecure

abs wiring insecure offside front

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 26 Sep 2011 143,511 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear bumper insecure

abs wiring insecure offside front

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 26 Aug 2010 128,382 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

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Pass 28 Aug 2009 123,871 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Aug 2009 123,802 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Aug 2008 111,303 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 105,564 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 105,564 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 22 Aug 2006 100,327 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 100,327 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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P282 NBK is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P282 NBK, 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 P282 NBK registered?

P282 NBK is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 27 March 1997.

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