MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
222,901 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front brake discs corroded & worn,incorrect bolt type fitted to n/s/f lower ball joint
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Gxi?
Based on 2,423 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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P178 CEG is a 1996 Mazda 626 Gxi in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 P178 CEG, 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 P178 CEG registered?
P178 CEG is a 1996 Mazda 626 Gxi, first registered on 1 August 1996.
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