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P803 XAD

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

158,131 mi
Last recorded158,131 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP803 XAD
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2012 158,131 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 143,085 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2011 143,085 miles

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 133,426 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 133,426 miles

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

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

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

Offside 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)

n/s/r tyre worn to 2mm

Pass 25 Mar 2009 121,902 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 121,896 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

n/s/f & o/s/r tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 2 Apr 2008 109,504 miles

front tyres worn to 3mm

Fail 2 Apr 2008 109,521 miles

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

front tyres worn to 3mm

Pass 28 Mar 2007 99,656 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2007 99,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 3 Apr 2006 89,354 miles

Rear roll bar links have some wear

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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P803 XAD is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 P803 XAD, 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 P803 XAD registered?

P803 XAD is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 12 February 1997.

Is P803 XAD safe to buy?

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