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P157 GKR

1996 Mazda 626 Gxi

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2010
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

128,393 mi
Last recorded128,393 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626 Gxi111,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP157 GKR
MakeMazda
Model626 Gxi
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2009 128,393 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 128,284 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Mar 2008 118,021 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 114,802 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

oil cooler fins breaking

Pass 24 Mar 2006 110,554 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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P157 GKR is a 1996 Mazda 626 Gxi in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 P157 GKR, 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.

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What year was P157 GKR registered?

P157 GKR is a 1996 Mazda 626 Gxi, first registered on 31 October 1996.

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