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P699 URF

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

117,562 mi
Last recorded117,562 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP699 URF
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Fail 7 Aug 2009 117,562 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 7 Aug 2009 117,562 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Pass 11 Aug 2008 111,750 miles

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Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Aug 2008 111,750 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Jul 2007 104,986 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2007 104,986 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 99,484 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2006 99,484 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2005 93,660 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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P699 URF 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 55.6%.

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 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 P699 URF, 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 P699 URF registered?

P699 URF is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 16 June 1997.

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