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K497 AAX

1993 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2007
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,630 mi
Last recorded173,630 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2007
Typical for 1993 Mazda 626114,452 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK497 AAX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 18 Oct 2007 173,630 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Drag link end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 160,803 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2005 148,249 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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K497 AAX is a 1993 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 K497 AAX, 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 K497 AAX registered?

K497 AAX is a 1993 Mazda 626, first registered on 26 February 1993.

Is K497 AAX safe to buy?

The MOT history for K497 AAX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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