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P121 FCY

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,608 mi
Last recorded141,608 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP121 FCY
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 141,608 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear suspention components corroded

Fail 7 Jul 2011 141,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

rear suspention components corroded

Pass 6 Jul 2010 135,371 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 124,202 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 116,369 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2008 116,363 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 105,216 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2006 96,219 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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P121 FCY is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P121 FCY, 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 P121 FCY registered?

P121 FCY is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 27 June 1997.

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