MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
188,959 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
power steering level on limit.front and rear bumpers petrol cap cover damaged
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K197 XBM is a 1992 Mazda 626 in Black with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
Across all 1992 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 114,988 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 K197 XBM, 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 34 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was K197 XBM registered?
K197 XBM is a 1992 Mazda 626, first registered on 14 September 1992.
Is K197 XBM safe to buy?
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