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P449 LOG

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,608 mi
Last recorded145,608 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP449 LOG
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2007 145,608 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 145,608 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2006 132,699 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 132,699 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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P449 LOG is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 P449 LOG, 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 P449 LOG registered?

P449 LOG is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 21 April 1997.

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