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P741 OVR

1997 Mazda 626 Lxi

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

136,592 mi
Last recorded136,592 miles
Recorded on2 May 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi100,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP741 OVR
MakeMazda
Model626 Lxi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 May 2009 136,592 miles
Fail 1 May 2009 136,592 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

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

Fail 8 Apr 2009 133,727 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 107,921 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Mar 2008 107,921 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Feb 2007 89,089 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2006 79,643 miles

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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P741 OVR is a 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 100,519 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 P741 OVR, 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 29 years old, this Mazda 626 Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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P741 OVR is a 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi, first registered on 24 June 1997.

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