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H5 LJK

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Tests1 (0 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate0%

Mileage

97,898 mi
Last recorded97,898 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH5 LJK
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

0 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Jan 2007 97,898 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 626?

Based on 311,592 MOT tests across 41,549 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
41,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25,332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,530
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,211
constant velocity joint gaiter split 12,633
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,488
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H5 LJK is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 0%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 100,302 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 25,332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying H5 LJK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 typically stays on UK roads for around 37 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was H5 LJK registered?

H5 LJK is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is H5 LJK safe to buy?

The MOT history for H5 LJK shows 1 test with a 0% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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