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P821 TFW

1996 Mazda 626 Glx

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2008
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

175,424 mi
Last recorded175,424 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626 Glx109,522 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP821 TFW
MakeMazda
Model626 Glx
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Fail 20 Aug 2008 175,424 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2007 162,889 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 162,889 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2006 158,307 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2006 158,262 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Glx?

Based on 2,727 MOT tests across 674 vehicles.

60.9%
Pass Rate
6,212
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
674
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 374
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 345
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 261
Brake pipe excessively corroded 240
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases 124
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P821 TFW is a 1996 Mazda 626 Glx in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 626 Glx models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.5% with a typical mileage of 109,522 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 Glx fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 374 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P821 TFW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Glx typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 626 Glx is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P821 TFW registered?

P821 TFW is a 1996 Mazda 626 Glx, first registered on 30 August 1996.

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