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P559 SWP

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

115,258 mi
Last recorded115,258 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP559 SWP
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2018 115,258 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2017 110,495 miles

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

inside of front brake discs rusty

Fail 6 Jan 2017 110,495 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

inside of front brake discs rusty

Pass 12 Jan 2016 101,774 miles

Nearside Rear lights lens damaged

Pass 15 Jan 2015 99,703 miles

n/s/r light lens cracked

Pass 11 Jan 2014 98,199 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2013 95,921 miles

chips in screen

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

offside rear tyre cracking sidewall

Fail 14 Jan 2013 95,909 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

chips in screen

front to rear brake pipes corroding at rear

offside rear tyre cracking sidewall

Pass 26 Jan 2012 93,283 miles

chip in screen

offside rear tyre cracking sidewall

Pass 12 Jan 2011 91,109 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 91,109 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2010 89,089 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 86,609 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Jan 2009 86,609 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 83,800 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 80,745 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2006 77,664 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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P559 SWP is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 P559 SWP, 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 P559 SWP registered?

P559 SWP is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 February 1997.

Is P559 SWP safe to buy?

The MOT history for P559 SWP shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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