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P255 GSL

1996 Mazda 626 Gxi

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2008
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,400 mi
Last recorded149,400 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2007
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626 Gxi111,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP255 GSL
MakeMazda
Model626 Gxi
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2007 149,400 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 137,272 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2005 126,713 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

o/s/rear tyre 2mm on edges, catalyst head shield rattling

Pass 24 Jun 2005 126,713 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

o/s/rear tyre 2mm on edges, catalyst head shield rattling

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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P255 GSL is a 1996 Mazda 626 Gxi in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 P255 GSL, 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 P255 GSL registered?

P255 GSL is a 1996 Mazda 626 Gxi, first registered on 1 August 1996.

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