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K297 OBG

1993 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

163,724 mi
Last recorded163,724 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2011
Typical for 1993 Mazda 626114,452 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK297 OBG
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1993
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2011 163,724 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2011 63,656 miles

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

Inner Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2010 158,103 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 151,950 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 147,576 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 141,978 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 133,035 miles

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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K297 OBG is a 1993 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1993 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.9% with a typical mileage of 114,452 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 K297 OBG, 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 33 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was K297 OBG registered?

K297 OBG is a 1993 Mazda 626, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is K297 OBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for K297 OBG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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