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P731 NFA

1996 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,267 mi
Last recorded87,267 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP731 NFA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Oct 2011 87,267 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside 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)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2010 79,917 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 799,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front tyres wearing on inner edges close to limit

Pass 13 Oct 2009 74,195 miles

all brake discs have surface corrosion

all tyres starting to perish

o/s/f brake pads wearing low

Pass 28 Jul 2008 72,417 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 70,397 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 70,397 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Jul 2006 68,133 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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P731 NFA is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 P731 NFA, 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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What year was P731 NFA registered?

P731 NFA is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 25 October 1996.

Is P731 NFA safe to buy?

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