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P970 JOR

1996 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

116,698 mi
Last recorded116,698 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 JOR
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2010 116,698 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 114,951 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2009 114,951 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 107,010 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front no.plate damaged

noisey / worn constant velocity joint can be heard when vehicle driven on full lock.

slight wear brake pedal rubber

Pass 6 Jul 2007 96,444 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

drive shaft constant velocity joint worn . can be heard on full steering lock

front no.plate damaged

windscreen has a crack offside ,out of wiper zone

Pass 19 Jul 2006 85,898 miles

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

rear no.plate loose

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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P970 JOR is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 P970 JOR, 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 P970 JOR registered?

P970 JOR is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 August 1996.

Is P970 JOR safe to buy?

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