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P515 WGF

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

81,916 mi
Last recorded81,916 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP515 WGF
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2007 81,916 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 81,916 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 5 Jun 2006 71,296 miles

1)clutch pedal rubber becoming worn! †2)front bumper cracked! †3)both front outer c.v boots cracking!

Fail 5 Jun 2006 71,296 miles

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

1)clutch pedal rubber becoming worn! †2)front bumper cracked! †3)both front outer c.v boots cracking! †

Pass 10 Jun 2005 63,963 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

handbrake high

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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P515 WGF is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 P515 WGF, 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 P515 WGF registered?

P515 WGF is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 23 May 1997.

Is P515 WGF safe to buy?

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