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P316 NOW

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jul 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

53,480 mi
Last recorded53,480 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP316 NOW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2026 53,480 miles

Coil spring corroded all slightly rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fuel tank corroded around n/s mounting

underside slightly corroded

Fail 30 Jun 2026 53,480 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Coil spring corroded all slightly rusty (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear fuel tank corroded around n/s mounting

underside slightly corroded

Pass 3 Jul 2025 53,429 miles

Fuel tank flange corroded, but tank is not leaking or insecure.

General corrosion noted to all rear suspension components.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Jul 2025 53,429 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel tank flange corroded, but tank is not leaking or insecure.

General corrosion noted to all rear suspension components.

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Jun 2024 53,259 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 53,120 miles

Nearside Front Brake slight bind

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 53,000 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Jun 2021 52,911 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 52,799 miles

Rear number plate slightly poor

Pass 17 Jun 2019 52,256 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2019 52,255 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 51,271 miles

Rear rear tyres perishing slightly

Underbody corroded

Pass 14 Jun 2017 50,209 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2017 50,206 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit low at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Jun 2016 48,968 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2015 47,788 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 46,633 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 45,384 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2012 43,954 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 42,427 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

aux drive belts starting to perish

Fail 13 Jun 2011 42,427 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,953 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 38,912 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,414 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 33,892 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 31,185 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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P316 NOW is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 P316 NOW, 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 P316 NOW registered?

P316 NOW is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 June 1997.

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