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P707 WCK

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

123,616 mi
Last recorded123,616 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP707 WCK
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2019 123,616 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emits visible black smoke at idle (8.2.1.2 (f))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

rear wiper split

Pass 14 Jun 2018 115,492 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 115,492 miles

Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear parking brake recording little effect

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jun 2017 109,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Fail 17 Jun 2017 109,290 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak sump corroded ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)

Pass 14 Jun 2016 100,302 miles

corrosion to front subframe and components

corrosion to rear subframe

oil leak. sump corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2016 100,302 miles

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

corrosion to front subframe and components

corrosion to rear subframe

oil leak. sump corroded

Pass 29 Jun 2015 95,507 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Fail 25 Jun 2015 95,507 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2014 94,042 miles

advanced rust to underside of vehicle and components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 93,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advanced rust/corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Jun 2013 93,135 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

advanced rust/corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 22 Jun 2012 90,438 miles

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

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

advanced rust to underside of vehicle

Fail 22 Jun 2012 90,438 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)

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

advanced rust to underside of vehicle

Pass 24 Jun 2011 87,311 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

advanced rust to vehicle underside and suspension components

Fail 24 Jun 2011 87,311 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

advanced rust to vehicle underside and suspension components

Pass 10 Jun 2010 81,392 miles

advanced rust to underside susp units.

Pass 22 Jun 2009 77,900 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 73,741 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 70,460 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 70,456 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 27 Jun 2006 65,334 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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P707 WCK is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 P707 WCK, 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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P707 WCK is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 3 January 1997.

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