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P536 RUV

1996 Mazda 626 Gxi

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

143,747 mi
Last recorded143,747 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2009
Typical for 1996 Mazda 626 Gxi111,395 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP536 RUV
MakeMazda
Model626 Gxi
Year1996
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2009 143,747 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 136,864 miles

front seat belts very slow to retract due to upper mounting tight on belt.

n/s/f headlamp backing missing.

n/s/r tyre worn on edges.

rear wiper split @ ends.

slight clonking noise on steering coloumn but no play evident.

tack in o/s/r tyre tread.

Fail 10 May 2008 136,652 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front seat belts very slow to retract due to upper mounting tight on belt.

n/s/f headlamp backing missing.

n/s/r tyre worn on edges.

rear wiper split @ ends.

slight clonking noise on steering coloumn but no play evident.

tack in o/s/r tyre tread.

Pass 15 May 2007 122,894 miles
Fail 11 May 2007 122,808 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 May 2006 111,011 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 110,965 miles

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

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

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

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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P536 RUV is a 1996 Mazda 626 Gxi in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 P536 RUV, 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 P536 RUV registered?

P536 RUV is a 1996 Mazda 626 Gxi, first registered on 26 November 1996.

Is P536 RUV safe to buy?

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