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P982 NFS

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2008
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241,684 mi
Last recorded241,684 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP982 NFS
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 30 Jul 2007 241,684 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

No smoking sticker

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Rust on O/S & N/S wheel arches

Tick over erattic

Pass 6 Feb 2007 228,349 miles

front brake imbalance just met 25%

Fail 30 Jan 2007 228,001 miles

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

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

Noise from front end when driving off and turning L/H lock

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2006 213,462 miles

Exhaust stud broken at manifold to downpipe

Light clicking noise when turning right hand

N/S wheel arch rusting

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

O/S/F inner wing cover loose

O/S/F tyre scuffed on inner edge

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

Pass 23 Jan 2006 199,232 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2005 185,344 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Slight exhaust blow at front flex pipe and exhaust corroded at join between tailbox and midpipe

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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P982 NFS is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 P982 NFS, 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 P982 NFS registered?

P982 NFS is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 14 February 1997.

Is P982 NFS safe to buy?

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