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P285 OKK

1997 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

72,469 mi
Last recorded72,469 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP285 OKK
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2009 72,469 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2008 67,030 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing.

Corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Surface corrosion to brake servo.

Pass 9 Jul 2008 67,030 miles

Brake and clutch pedal rubbers wearing.

Corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch.

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Surface corrosion to brake servo.

Pass 23 Jul 2007 57,440 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 50,854 miles

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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P285 OKK is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P285 OKK, 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 P285 OKK registered?

P285 OKK is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P285 OKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for P285 OKK shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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