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P469 ARN

1997 Mazda 626 Gxi

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

156,944 mi
Last recorded156,944 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi104,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP469 ARN
MakeMazda
Model626 Gxi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2008 156,944 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 156,944 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Engine sump rusting

Pass 11 Sep 2007 141,662 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 141,662 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Aug 2006 128,297 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2006 128,263 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2005 119,757 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2005 119,757 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Gxi?

Based on 2,423 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
8,132
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 228
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 225
constant velocity joint gaiter split 207
Brake pipe excessively corroded 126
parking brake recording little or no effort 116
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P469 ARN is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 104,620 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 Gxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 228 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P469 ARN, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Gxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 Gxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P469 ARN registered?

P469 ARN is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi, first registered on 9 May 1997.

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