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P526 WGF

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2024
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

38,097 mi
Last recorded38,097 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP526 WGF
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2023 38,097 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2023 38,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2022 28,311 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2021 28,128 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2020 28,074 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 27,778 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 27,103 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 26,971 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 26,524 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 25,409 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2014 24,785 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2013 22,787 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 22,787 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 22,231 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 21,389 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 20,836 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 18,921 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 17,540 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 15,944 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 13,895 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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P526 WGF is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 P526 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 P526 WGF registered?

P526 WGF is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 June 1997.

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