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P281 XLJ

1996 Mazda 626 Lxi

Green Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,948 mi
Last recorded115,948 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626 Lxi102,186 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP281 XLJ
MakeMazda
Model626 Lxi
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2008 115,948 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2008 115,925 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 101,036 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 101,036 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2006 87,374 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 87,374 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Outer Front drive shaft coupling is slightly worn (2.5.C.1c)

offside front tyre worn on inner edge 185/65x14

offside rear wing dented

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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P281 XLJ is a 1996 Mazda 626 Lxi in Green with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 626 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.8% with a typical mileage of 102,186 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 P281 XLJ, 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 30 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 P281 XLJ registered?

P281 XLJ is a 1996 Mazda 626 Lxi, first registered on 9 September 1996.

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