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P683 KEW

1997 Mazda 626 LX

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

136,522 mi
Last recorded136,522 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 LX106,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP683 KEW
MakeMazda
Model626 LX
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2008 136,522 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 122,978 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2007 122,978 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Fail 14 Mar 2007 122,656 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 113,200 miles

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 28 Feb 2006 113,192 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 LX?

Based on 698 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
6,732
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
brake disc excessively pitted 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
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P683 KEW is a 1997 Mazda 626 LX in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 106,313 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 LX fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P683 KEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 LX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P683 KEW registered?

P683 KEW is a 1997 Mazda 626 LX, first registered on 24 March 1997.

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