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P688 EOK

1996 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

132,584 mi
Last recorded132,584 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP688 EOK
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2015 132,584 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside door mirror in poor condition

outer rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 24 Feb 2015 132,584 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside door mirror in poor condition

outer rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2014 122,897 miles

nearside door mirror in poor condition

offside front wiper blade split on end

slight blow on front exhaust

Fail 24 Feb 2014 122,793 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

nearside door mirror in poor condition

offside front wiper blade split on end

slight blow on front exhaust

Pass 26 Feb 2013 112,312 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 20 Feb 2013 112,281 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 104,559 miles

catalitic converter fixing flange's in poor condition

front tyres becoming worn on inside edge

rear outer sills becoming corroded

Fail 25 Feb 2012 104,557 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

catalitic converter fixing flange's in poor condition

front tyres becoming worn on inside edge

rear outer sills becoming corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2011 96,349 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

outer sill panels becoming corroded

rear bumper insecure

Fail 8 Mar 2011 96,339 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

outer sill panels becoming corroded

rear bumper insecure

Pass 16 Mar 2010 85,394 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 13 Mar 2010 85,394 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Apr 2009 76,154 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2009 76,139 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 72,188 miles

1. n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges. 2. front c v boots perished. 3. front brake discs pitted.

Pass 31 Mar 2007 67,399 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside wiper rubber slightly split

Pass 27 Mar 2006 60,469 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 60,465 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

front brake balance on limt

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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P688 EOK is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P688 EOK, 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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P688 EOK is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 15 August 1996.

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