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P48 LKP

1997 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,255 mi
Last recorded124,255 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 LKP
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 12 Aug 2009 124,255 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front flex hoses cracking

cracking on both rear tyres

rear brake readings low

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 12 Aug 2009 124,255 miles

both front flex hoses cracking

cracking on both rear tyres

rear brake readings low

uneven wear on offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jul 2008 117,108 miles

both front brake discs close to wear limit

both front flex hoses starting to perish

both rear foot brake readings close to limit

both rear tyres starting to perish

nearside hand brake reading close to limit

Fail 29 Jul 2008 117,108 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front brake discs close to wear limit

both front flex hoses starting to perish

both rear foot brake readings close to limit

both rear tyres starting to perish

nearside hand brake reading close to limit

Pass 13 Aug 2007 108,080 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2006 94,240 miles

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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P48 LKP is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P48 LKP, 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 P48 LKP registered?

P48 LKP is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 11 June 1997.

Is P48 LKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P48 LKP shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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