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P690 MOF

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

72,839 mi
Last recorded72,839 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP690 MOF
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2013 72,839 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2013 72,839 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 72,832 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 69,195 miles

both rear bottom arm bushes worn

osf and nsr drop links slight play

rear pads low

Pass 26 Jun 2009 66,516 miles

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

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

advise nearside rear side wall signs of perishing

Fail 26 Jun 2009 66,516 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

advise nearside rear side wall signs of perishing

Fail 3 Jun 2008 66,502 miles

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

vehicle shows signs not being in use for a while

Pass 3 Jun 2008 66,502 miles

vehicle shows signs not being in use for a while

Pass 9 Aug 2006 66,082 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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P690 MOF is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P690 MOF, 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 P690 MOF registered?

P690 MOF is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 13 June 1997.

Is P690 MOF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P690 MOF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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