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P987 SMY

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

158,413 mi
Last recorded158,413 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP987 SMY
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2010 158,413 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sides rear wheel arches and o/s outer sill have some corrosion

n/s/f c.v gaiter has possible pin hole

Pass 9 Sep 2009 152,481 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2009 152,475 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

both inner sills,rear wheel arches,and exhaust centre section corroded

Pass 4 Sep 2008 146,940 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 146,940 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2007 139,407 miles

corrosion o/s/r wheelarch,damage to rear bumper

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2006 129,878 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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P987 SMY is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue 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 P987 SMY, 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 P987 SMY registered?

P987 SMY is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 18 July 1997.

Is P987 SMY safe to buy?

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