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P293 JKR

1996 Mazda 626 LX

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,983 mi
Last recorded152,983 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626 LX106,238 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP293 JKR
MakeMazda
Model626 LX
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2008 152,983 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2007 134,537 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 125,631 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2006 125,594 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

Offside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 LX?

Based on 698 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
6,732
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
brake disc excessively pitted 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
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P293 JKR is a 1996 Mazda 626 LX in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1996 Mazda 626 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 106,238 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 LX fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P293 JKR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 LX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 30 years old, this Mazda 626 LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P293 JKR registered?

P293 JKR is a 1996 Mazda 626 LX, first registered on 25 November 1996.

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