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P715 THB

1996 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests13 (6 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate46.2%

Mileage

152,576 mi
Last recorded152,576 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP715 THB
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Mar 2011 152,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside parking brake weaker than nearside

Pass 14 Mar 2011 152,576 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside parking brake weaker than nearside

Fail 7 Mar 2011 152,503 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

deterioration to & slight blow from front exhaust section

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge-close to legal limit

Pass 9 Mar 2010 148,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 4 Mar 2010 148,807 miles

Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

air bag bag light on

front exhaust system damaged

offside front inner cv boot leaking grease

Pass 2 Apr 2009 143,039 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light staying on

both inner drive shaft boots leaking grease

rear cross member badley corroed

surpect front brake pads low

Fail 2 Apr 2009 143,039 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

air bag light staying on

both inner drive shaft boots leaking grease

rear cross member badley corroed

surpect front brake pads low

Pass 20 Mar 2008 135,883 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 135,870 miles

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

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

front brake discs slightly corroded on inner braking surface

o/s/f brake flexi starting to crack

slight play n/s+o/s/f inner wishbone bushes

Pass 20 Mar 2007 128,451 miles

air bag light staying on

Fail 13 Mar 2007 128,442 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

gear box oil leak

off side rear tyre low inside shoulder

Pass 15 Mar 2006 121,069 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 121,069 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

air bag warning lamp staying on

signs of brake fluid around master cylinder

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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P715 THB is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 46.2%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.0% with a typical mileage of 100,150 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 P715 THB, 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 30 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P715 THB is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 November 1996.

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