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P82 SWS

1996 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,822 mi
Last recorded122,822 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP82 SWS
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2008 122,822 miles

front brake imbalance high

n/s/f corner of vehicle damaged

Fail 18 Sep 2008 122,710 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake imbalance high.

N/s/f corner of vehicle damaged.

Pass 25 Sep 2007 111,810 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 111,712 miles

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

Front brake pads wearing low.

N/s/f tyre worn to limit.

N/s/r tyre wearing low on inner edge of tread.

Pass 4 Sep 2006 97,784 miles

front seat belts

Pass 1 Sep 2005 93,314 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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P82 SWS is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 P82 SWS, 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 P82 SWS registered?

P82 SWS is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 October 1996.

Is P82 SWS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P82 SWS shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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