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P713 BLJ

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

82,199 mi
Last recorded82,199 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP713 BLJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2009 82,199 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 77,671 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2008 77,671 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

rear tyrte walls worn/exhaust shield loose /handbrake slight travel

Pass 22 Jun 2007 72,201 miles

brake disc front brake pipes all round and underbody of vehicle rusty

Fail 7 Jun 2007 72,186 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

front brake discs rusty and underbody/n/s front tyre outer wall worn

Pass 10 Jun 2006 69,326 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2006 69,326 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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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P713 BLJ is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P713 BLJ, 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 P713 BLJ registered?

P713 BLJ is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 May 1997.

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