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P374 VPP

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,802 mi
Last recorded77,802 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP374 VPP
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2013 77,802 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 10 Oct 2013 77,785 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

wipers noisy on windscreen

Pass 15 Jul 2011 76,861 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 75,894 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 74,878 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 74,108 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2008 74,108 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 72,903 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 72,861 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 7 Jul 2006 71,284 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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P374 VPP is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 P374 VPP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P374 VPP registered?

P374 VPP is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P374 VPP safe to buy?

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