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P238 OKJ

1997 Mazda 626 Lxi

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

141,116 mi
Last recorded141,116 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi100,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP238 OKJ
MakeMazda
Model626 Lxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2007 141,116 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 141,116 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Oct 2006 135,052 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 135,052 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Lxi?

Based on 1,565 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
8,016
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 177
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 173
constant velocity joint gaiter split 158
brake disc excessively pitted 98
parking brake recording little or no effort 95
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P238 OKJ is a 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 100,519 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 Lxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P238 OKJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P238 OKJ registered?

P238 OKJ is a 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi, first registered on 25 June 1997.

Is P238 OKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for P238 OKJ shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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