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P716 OTP

1997 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

133,639 mi
Last recorded133,639 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP716 OTP
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2011 133,639 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

air freshner removed before test

both rear springs corroded

engine has slight misfire

n/s/f inner cv boot split

o/s/f anti roll bar link rubber split

Pass 6 Jul 2010 129,852 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 129,834 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2009 121,053 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 116,586 miles

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

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Suspect front brake pads low, o/s/r tyre and front tyres aged and cracked, Exhaust corroded, Oil leaks, o/s/f seat belt fluffing.

Pass 29 May 2008 116,586 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, Suspect front brake pads low, o/s/r tyre and front tyres aged and cracked, Exhaust corroded, Oil leaks, o/s/f seat belt fluffing.

Pass 21 May 2007 112,534 miles

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, o/s/f seat belt fluffing, Slight oil leak, All suspension bushes starting to wear, Slightly damp around steering rack.

Fail 24 Apr 2007 112,310 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Strongly adv, Full brake inspection, o/s/f seat belt fluffing, Slight oil leaks,All suspension bushes starting to wear.

Pass 12 Apr 2006 106,475 miles

Adv. both rear tyres worn inside tread.

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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P716 OTP is a 1997 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P716 OTP, 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 P716 OTP registered?

P716 OTP is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 4 June 1997.

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