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P958 XEL

1996 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,603 mi
Last recorded107,603 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP958 XEL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2010 107,603 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)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 99,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Aug 2008 95,380 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 95,378 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 88,401 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2007 88,399 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

front nearside brake showing slight bind

Pass 25 Aug 2006 80,527 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2006 80,527 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2005 72,272 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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P958 XEL is a 1996 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,991cc 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 P958 XEL, 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 P958 XEL registered?

P958 XEL is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 August 1996.

Is P958 XEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P958 XEL shows 9 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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