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P544 RUV

1971 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

172,315 mi
Last recorded172,315 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2012
Typical for 1971 Mazda 626118,202 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP544 RUV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1971
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2012 172,315 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front number plate damaged

handbrake travel high

Pass 7 Dec 2011 163,459 miles

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

Fail 6 Dec 2011 163,459 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 158,183 miles

Co exceeds limits at 2nd fast idle, (Failure)

Date of first use 01/07/1971 is incorrect.

Lamda outside specified limits at 2nd fast idle.(Failure)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Nov 2010 158,183 miles

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Co exceeds limits at 2nd fast idle, (Failure)

Date of first use 01/07/1971 is incorrect.

Lamda outside specified limits at 2nd fast idle.(Failure)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 142,419 miles

Coolant leak

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

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

n/s/f tyre very worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Sep 2008 130,193 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 130,187 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 119,199 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2007 119,199 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 31 Aug 2006 112,686 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (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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P544 RUV is a 1971 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

Across all 1971 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 118,202 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 P544 RUV, 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 55 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P544 RUV is a 1971 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 January 1971.

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