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P556 AJT

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,990 mi
Last recorded130,990 miles
Recorded on9 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 AJT
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 9 Sep 2011 130,990 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

cv boots cracking

front exh rusty

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 9 Sep 2011 130,990 miles

cv boots cracking

front exh rusty

front tyres worn inner edge

Pass 13 Oct 2010 121,278 miles

o/s cv boot cracking

rear disc worn

screen stone chipped

Fail 1 Oct 2009 113,148 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

front disc and pads in poor condition

Pass 1 Oct 2009 113,148 miles

front disc and pads in poor condition

Pass 21 Aug 2008 107,877 miles

n/s cv boot cracking

o/s/f tyre on limits inner edge

Pass 10 Jul 2007 102,323 miles

o/s/f tyre low inner edge

Pass 17 Jun 2006 90,309 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2006 90,309 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nail in offside front tyre

Fail 10 Jun 2006 89,302 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

offside headlight damaged but not affected the headlight pattern

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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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P556 AJT is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 P556 AJT, 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 P556 AJT registered?

P556 AJT is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is P556 AJT safe to buy?

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