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P48 OFL

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

86,278 mi
Last recorded86,278 miles
Recorded on26 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP48 OFL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2009 86,278 miles

small cut in the o/s/f seat bealt

the o/s/main brake pipe is corroded

Fail 19 May 2009 86,241 miles

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

small cut in the o/s/f seat bealt

the o/s/main brake pipe is corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2008 83,595 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2008 83,595 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2007 80,575 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 80,575 miles

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

front reg plate deteriorated † †front tyres right on legal limit † †n/s/r anti roll bar link worn

Pass 25 May 2006 74,792 miles

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

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 OFL is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P48 OFL, 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 OFL registered?

P48 OFL is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 April 1997.

Is P48 OFL safe to buy?

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