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P704 OKL

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2017
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,768 mi
Last recorded125,768 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP704 OKL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 125,768 miles
Fail 9 May 2016 125,768 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2015 121,055 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 May 2014 116,638 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 111,340 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 106,146 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front brake discs corroded

Pass 12 May 2011 99,970 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

both front brake dics worn

Pass 13 May 2010 94,756 miles
Fail 13 May 2010 94,756 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 May 2009 89,654 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 82,570 miles

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 1 Jun 2007 75,124 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2007 75,124 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 May 2006 68,126 miles
Fail 22 May 2006 68,126 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2005 59,046 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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P704 OKL is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 OKL, 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 P704 OKL registered?

P704 OKL is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 27 June 1997.

Is P704 OKL safe to buy?

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