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P126 KCS

1996 Mazda 626 Gxi

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

97,685 mi
Last recorded97,685 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626 Gxi111,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP126 KCS
MakeMazda
Model626 Gxi
Year1996
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2008 97,685 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2006 88,755 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 88,755 miles

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

boot struts do not hold the boot lid up

exhaust system corroding at the joints

front brake discs wearing and corroded

nearside front brake sticking on slightly

nearside rear brake disc has a ring of corrosion around the outside surface

rear wiper blade torn to excess

Pass 1 Oct 2005 80,798 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2005 80,798 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

both front seatbelts need help to retract

front brake discs worn and slightly warped

nearside wiper blade tearing

rear wiper blade torn

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Gxi?

Based on 2,423 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
8,132
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 228
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 225
constant velocity joint gaiter split 207
Brake pipe excessively corroded 126
parking brake recording little or no effort 116
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P126 KCS is a 1996 Mazda 626 Gxi in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 626 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.2% with a typical mileage of 111,395 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 Gxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 228 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P126 KCS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Gxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 626 Gxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was P126 KCS registered?

P126 KCS is a 1996 Mazda 626 Gxi, first registered on 31 August 1996.

Is P126 KCS safe to buy?

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