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P865 FTS

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

66,640 mi
Last recorded66,640 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP865 FTS
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2019 66,640 miles

both inner sills corroded

floor corroded

Pass 3 Jun 2009 60,126 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2008 56,687 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2008 56,687 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 May 2007 50,058 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 47,823 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 47,823 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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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P865 FTS is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P865 FTS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P865 FTS registered?

P865 FTS is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 24 March 1997.

Is P865 FTS safe to buy?

The MOT history for P865 FTS shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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