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P542 ODM

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,239 mi
Last recorded80,239 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP542 ODM
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2013 80,239 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear arches corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

front flexi exhaust starting to deteriorate

front inner discs worn

nearside rack boot has grease around it

offside cv boot starting to deteriorate

offside rack boot damp

wheel trims

Pass 13 Feb 2012 75,713 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Feb 2012 75,713 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Feb 2011 71,023 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

all coil springs corroded

all discs worn

exhaust system starting to deteriorate

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear anti-roll bar corroded

rear anti-roll bar links starting to deteriorate

slight misting of oil from o/s rack boot

slight oil leak

wheel trims fitted

Pass 10 Mar 2010 66,343 miles

All underbody slightly corroded

Both front tyres coming close to legal limit

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

Slight freeplay in both rear anti roll bars

Slight oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2009 61,740 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2008 57,911 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 53,436 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 48,652 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 48,652 miles

Exhaust has a major 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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P542 ODM is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P542 ODM, 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 P542 ODM registered?

P542 ODM is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 5 February 1997.

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