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P393 PPV

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

137,979 mi
Last recorded137,979 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP393 PPV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2007 137,979 miles

Battery insecure

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

slight damage to front reg plate

Fail 6 Nov 2007 137,699 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Battery insecure

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

slight damage to front reg plate

Pass 10 Nov 2006 117,942 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 117,942 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2006 117,086 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres showing signs of cracking around walls and tyre showing signs of wear.

Pass 8 Nov 2005 107,787 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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P393 PPV is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 P393 PPV, 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 P393 PPV registered?

P393 PPV is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 27 January 1997.

Is P393 PPV safe to buy?

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