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P781 GVR

1996 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

154,648 mi
Last recorded154,648 miles
Recorded on14 Oct 2015
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP781 GVR
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 14 Oct 2015 154,648 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

engine smoking slightly

Pass 20 Oct 2014 148,585 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2014 148,585 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Oct 2013 143,575 miles

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

Front suspension corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside rear inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension corroded

Steering rack oil leak

Fail 11 Oct 2013 143,460 miles

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

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

Front suspension corroded

Gearbox oil leak

Nearside rear inner sills slightly corroded

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside rear inner sills slightly corroded

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear suspension corroded

Steering rack oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2012 38,406 miles

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

Front suspension slightly corroded

Nearside wheel arch corroded

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear suspension slightly corroded

Slight weep of fluid on gearbox

Slight weep of fluid on steering rack

Pass 17 Oct 2011 133,849 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

car hard starting

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

slight sign of fluid under gearbox

slight weep of fluid on nearside steering gator

Fail 14 Oct 2011 133,807 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

car hard starting

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

slight sign of fluid under gearbox

slight weep of fluid on nearside steering gator

Fail 15 Oct 2010 127,737 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

rear arches corroded

Pass 15 Oct 2010 127,737 miles

rear arches corroded

Pass 8 Oct 2009 121,398 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2009 121,398 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 113,408 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 106,166 miles

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

Fail 11 Oct 2007 106,166 miles

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 98,099 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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P781 GVR is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 P781 GVR, 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 P781 GVR registered?

P781 GVR is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 December 1996.

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