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P705 ARU

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

81,926 mi
Last recorded81,926 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP705 ARU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2017 81,926 miles

exhaust heavily corroded and pinholed

front tyre heavily worn on inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake performance low for model

Pass 21 Mar 2016 78,430 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2016 78,430 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2015 74,171 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front tyres getting worn on inner edges

Pass 12 Mar 2014 70,837 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 70,774 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 67,042 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2013 67,023 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 63,222 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2011 60,447 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 57,665 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 54,542 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 51,770 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brakes poor

Pass 21 Mar 2007 49,420 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 46,849 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
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P705 ARU is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P705 ARU, 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 P705 ARU registered?

P705 ARU is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 19 March 1997.

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