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P556 GJB

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2020
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

69,801 mi
Last recorded69,801 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP556 GJB
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2019 69,801 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2018 50,550 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 8 Jun 2016 50,308 miles

see documents attached

Pass 3 Jul 2015 50,061 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 49,806 miles

See seperate advisory sheet

Pass 8 Jul 2013 49,553 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2013 49,551 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 49,266 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 48,741 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 47,536 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2009 45,887 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 42,853 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 40,467 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2006 37,609 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2005 3,265 miles

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

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

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 GJB is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 P556 GJB, 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 GJB registered?

P556 GJB is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 7 July 1997.

Is P556 GJB safe to buy?

The MOT history for P556 GJB shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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