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P988 BJF

1996 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2013
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

85,916 mi
Last recorded85,916 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2013
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP988 BJF
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Fail 15 Mar 2013 85,916 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

rear brake disc backing plates corroded

Pass 31 Mar 2012 84,809 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 84,771 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Apr 2011 82,652 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2011 82,652 miles

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

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front discs worn and rusted

front wipers spliting

Pass 17 Apr 2010 766,976 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2010 76,536 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2009 71,455 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

finns hanging out off radiator

Fail 6 Apr 2009 71,455 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

finns hanging out off radiator

Pass 12 Apr 2008 65,113 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2008 64,964 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Steering retaining device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

Pass 18 Apr 2007 59,882 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 59,882 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Apr 2006 54,315 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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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P988 BJF is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 P988 BJF, 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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P988 BJF is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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