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P704 MKL

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

68,239 mi
Last recorded68,239 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP704 MKL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2015 68,239 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 68,232 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2013 68,232 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 64,747 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 62,663 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 62,663 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 May 2010 60,796 miles
Fail 4 May 2010 60,796 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 May 2009 58,668 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 May 2008 56,363 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 53,460 miles
Pass 5 May 2006 50,184 miles

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

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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P704 MKL is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P704 MKL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P704 MKL registered?

P704 MKL is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 15 April 1997.

Is P704 MKL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P704 MKL shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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