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P396 TGN

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

15,534 mi
Last recorded15,534 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP396 TGN
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2007 15,534 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2007 15,534 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 150,933 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 150,933 miles

Nearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Nearside Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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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P396 TGN is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 P396 TGN, 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 P396 TGN registered?

P396 TGN is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P396 TGN safe to buy?

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