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P983 DEW

1996 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

161,734 mi
Last recorded161,734 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP983 DEW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2010 161,734 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2009 156,341 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 151,076 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 151,076 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 16 Jul 2007 146,071 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 140,908 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 140,908 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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P983 DEW is a 1996 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 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 P983 DEW, 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 P983 DEW registered?

P983 DEW is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1996.

Is P983 DEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for P983 DEW 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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