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P472 JOV

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

106,712 mi
Last recorded106,712 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP472 JOV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2010 106,712 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 95,261 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all coil springs showing signs of corrosion

damage to offside front of vehicle

Pass 6 Feb 2008 89,597 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

cooling system radiator in poor condition

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 13 Feb 2007 82,562 miles

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 12 Feb 2007 82,652 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Feb 2006 75,851 miles

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

front seat belt retraction poor

Fail 13 Feb 2006 75,792 miles

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

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

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

front seat belt retraction poor

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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P472 JOV is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P472 JOV, 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 P472 JOV registered?

P472 JOV is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 February 1997.

Is P472 JOV safe to buy?

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