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P355 HOE

1997 Mazda 626 LX

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

123,808 mi
Last recorded123,808 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 LX106,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP355 HOE
MakeMazda
Model626 LX
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2008 123,808 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2008 123,717 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)

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

nail in the o/s rear

water in the o/s rear light

Pass 6 Dec 2007 116,175 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 116,175 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

advise tracking

Pass 5 Dec 2006 110,425 miles

both front brake flexy hoses perished

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside front tyre low 3mm 185/65r14h

slight exhaust blow at joint of centre to back

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 LX?

Based on 698 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
6,732
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
brake disc excessively pitted 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
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P355 HOE is a 1997 Mazda 626 LX in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 106,313 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 LX fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P355 HOE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 LX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P355 HOE registered?

P355 HOE is a 1997 Mazda 626 LX, first registered on 23 January 1997.

Is P355 HOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for P355 HOE shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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