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P637 MSJ

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

73,765 mi
Last recorded73,765 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP637 MSJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2013 73,765 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 71,438 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2011 69,016 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2010 65,302 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 60,345 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 54,307 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2008 543,073 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 Mar 2007 48,403 miles

slight binding on nearside rear brake

slight cracking on nearside rear tyre

weaping in nearside rear shock absorber

Pass 12 Apr 2006 45,012 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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P637 MSJ is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 P637 MSJ, 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 P637 MSJ registered?

P637 MSJ is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 17 May 1997.

Is P637 MSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P637 MSJ shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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