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P876 RWU

1996 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

134,795 mi
Last recorded134,795 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2011
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP876 RWU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2011 134,795 miles

both rear tyres cracks on side wall

Fail 4 Jan 2011 134,795 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres cracks on side wall

Pass 9 Dec 2009 126,191 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2008 120,629 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front breke slightly binding

Pass 5 Dec 2007 112,844 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 108,043 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 108,043 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

REAR NUMBER PLATE SLIGHTLEY DARK

Pass 23 Nov 2005 97,901 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2005 97,900 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs corroded on inner edge.

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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P876 RWU is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 P876 RWU, 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 P876 RWU registered?

P876 RWU is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 August 1996.

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