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P520 HMS

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

112,916 mi
Last recorded112,916 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP520 HMS
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2010 112,916 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2010 112,852 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

n/s front tyre just legal 185/65/14 h

Pass 8 Jan 2009 107,883 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2007 103,076 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2007 103,076 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2007 99,291 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 99,291 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 95,215 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 95,215 miles

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

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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P520 HMS is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P520 HMS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P520 HMS registered?

P520 HMS is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 7 April 1997.

Is P520 HMS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P520 HMS shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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