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P814 OHJ

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

73,627 mi
Last recorded73,627 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP814 OHJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 73,627 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2018 73,672 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2017 72,984 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 72,128 miles

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

all tyres starting to perish

rear axle bushes deteriorating

wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Fail 18 Mar 2016 72,114 miles

Emissions not tested unable to complete full BET test due to excessively high readings (7.3.A.1)

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

all tyres starting to perish

rear axle bushes deteriorating

wishbone rear bushes starting to deteriorate

Pass 28 Mar 2015 68,964 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2015 68,962 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 66,864 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 66,863 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2013 64,956 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 62,933 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Mar 2011 60,274 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 57,399 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2010 57,394 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009
Pass 25 Mar 2008 51,862 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 49,967 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2006 47,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

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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P814 OHJ is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 P814 OHJ, 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 P814 OHJ registered?

P814 OHJ is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 12 April 1997.

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