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P970 UNL

1996 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

50,012 mi
Last recorded50,012 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2017
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP970 UNL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2017 50,012 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2017 49,989 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 39,878 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Feb 2015 29,604 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2010 29,537 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 29,395 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2008 29,332 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 29,195 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2006 28,269 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
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P970 UNL is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 UNL, 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 UNL registered?

P970 UNL is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 2 August 1996.

Is P970 UNL safe to buy?

The MOT history for P970 UNL shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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