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P992 TBV

1996 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

146,310 mi
Last recorded146,310 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626100,150 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP992 TBV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2009 146,310 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 129,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 129,007 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 116,883 miles

nearside front brake hose cable tied to bracket (correct securing clip missing)

Fail 10 Jul 2007 116,681 miles

Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 103,939 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2006 103,939 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2005 95,047 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2005 95,047 miles

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

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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P992 TBV is a 1996 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 P992 TBV, 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 P992 TBV registered?

P992 TBV is a 1996 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 September 1996.

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