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J397 XAO

1991 Mazda 626

Grey Petrol 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

104,379 mi
Last recorded104,379 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2007
Typical for 1991 Mazda 626102,829 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ397 XAO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1991
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 5 Jun 2007 104,379 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

front number plate cracked

front to rear brakepipes corroding

nearside rear sidelamp lens cracked

rear bumper damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2007 103,813 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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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J397 XAO is a 1991 Mazda 626 in Grey with a 2,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1991 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.7% with a typical mileage of 102,829 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 J397 XAO, 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 35 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was J397 XAO registered?

J397 XAO is a 1991 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 August 1991.

Is J397 XAO safe to buy?

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