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P909 YCW

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,998 mi
Last recorded186,998 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP909 YCW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2016 186,998 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 182,735 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)

front reg plate cracked

osf lower ball jiont has play

rear disc corroded

Fail 8 Apr 2015 182,735 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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)

front reg plate cracked

osf lower ball jiont has play

rear disc corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2014 178,653 miles

front reg plate cracked

rear discs poor condition

Fail 2 Apr 2014 178,653 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

front reg plate cracked

rear discs poor condition

Pass 30 Mar 2013 172,254 miles

front reg plate cracked

front to rear brake pipes corroded

osr brake binding

Pass 24 Oct 2011 168,314 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 163,075 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 154,922 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 147,533 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 139,957 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2007 133,944 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 21 Aug 2006 132,749 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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P909 YCW is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 P909 YCW, 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 P909 YCW registered?

P909 YCW is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 19 March 1997.

Is P909 YCW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P909 YCW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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