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OAZ 8450

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

108,571 mi
Last recorded108,571 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOAZ 8450
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2013 108,571 miles

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

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 5 Oct 2013 108,571 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 16 Oct 2012 102,950 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 98,289 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 94,363 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2010 94,335 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 90,448 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2008 86,062 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 86,301 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2007 81,842 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 81,842 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2006 77,980 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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OAZ 8450 is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 OAZ 8450, 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.

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What year was OAZ 8450 registered?

OAZ 8450 is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is OAZ 8450 safe to buy?

The MOT history for OAZ 8450 shows 12 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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