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P284 GBA

1997 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

82,086 mi
Last recorded82,086 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP284 GBA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2018 82,086 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 9 Jul 2018 82,086 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

ENGINE OIL LEAK

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 81,279 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (3.5.1i)

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING 185/65/14

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 81,278 miles

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

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Braking system leaking BRAKE TEST NOT CARRIED OUT DUE TO LEAK (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (3.5.1i)

OFFSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES CRACKING AND PERISHING 185/65/14

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened CORRODED (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Jun 2014 76,260 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear & nearside front tyres beginning to perish

nearside front & offside rear tyres worn low on edges

Fail 3 Jun 2014 76,260 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

both rear & nearside front tyres beginning to perish

nearside front & offside rear tyres worn low on edges

Pass 2 Jan 2013 69,500 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front seatbelts retracting slowly

both rear tyres beginnig to perish

Fail 2 Jan 2013 69,500 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

both front seatbelts retracting slowly

both rear tyres beginnig to perish

Pass 30 Dec 2011 63,316 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 Dec 2010 55,771 miles

Battery insecure

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2010 52,373 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 46,062 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 46,062 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2008 40,531 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

offside rear tyre beginning to perish on outer sidewall

slight leak of grease from the offside inner c.v boot

Pass 21 Jun 2007 35,426 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 35,426 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 27,342 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2006 27,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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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P284 GBA is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 P284 GBA, 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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P284 GBA is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 January 1997.

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