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K10 BBB

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

80,076 mi
Last recorded80,076 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK10 BBB
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2016 80,076 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 8 Oct 2016 80,076 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Oct 2015 79,431 miles

Nearside Inner Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Body has slight corrosion seal (6.1.B.2)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 78,869 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2013 78,306 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 77,799 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 77,324 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2010 76,713 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 76,039 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2009 76,038 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2008 75,303 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 74,507 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 73,889 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Mar 2006 71,766 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 71,766 miles

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

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

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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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K10 BBB is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 K10 BBB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was K10 BBB registered?

K10 BBB is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is K10 BBB safe to buy?

The MOT history for K10 BBB shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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