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P979 GNF

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,087 mi
Last recorded98,087 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP979 GNF
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2011 98,087 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 89,453 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 89,453 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 79,082 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 73,105 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2007 73,105 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 70,442 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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P979 GNF is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 P979 GNF, 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.

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What year was P979 GNF registered?

P979 GNF is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 24 June 1997.

Is P979 GNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for P979 GNF shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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