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P303 PBM

1996 Mazda 626 Gxi

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

115,301 mi
Last recorded115,301 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2008
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626 Gxi111,395 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP303 PBM
MakeMazda
Model626 Gxi
Year1996
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2008 115,301 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 115,301 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 109,332 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2007 109,332 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 105,620 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 105,620 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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.

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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P303 PBM is a 1996 Mazda 626 Gxi in Green 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 P303 PBM, 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 P303 PBM registered?

P303 PBM is a 1996 Mazda 626 Gxi, first registered on 17 October 1996.

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