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P480 MSD

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

50,319 mi
Last recorded50,319 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP480 MSD
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2010 50,319 miles

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

Fail 23 Mar 2010 50,319 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 39,514 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 39,514 miles

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 30,682 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 30,588 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

steer and sust slight corrosion on comps and structure// brakes req strip check

Pass 15 Mar 2007 21,216 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 20,544 miles

boot struts defective

front number plate cracked

n/s rear tyre, outer sidewall damaged

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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P480 MSD is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P480 MSD, 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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P480 MSD is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 March 1997.

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