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P656 BRD

1996 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

131,250 mi
Last recorded131,250 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2018
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP656 BRD
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2018 131,250 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2018 131,250 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 128,881 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front mounting bracket (7.1.2)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt inner clip (2.5.C.1a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyre's ON limits inner edge's. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 127,045 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 124,126 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 121,146 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 3 Aug 2013 118,284 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 115,854 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2012 115,854 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 111,802 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jul 2010 109,271 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 109,271 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 106,121 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 106,121 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 102,849 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 102,849 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 99,697 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2006 96,125 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2006 96,125 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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P656 BRD is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 100,150 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 P656 BRD, 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 30 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P656 BRD is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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