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P490 RWR

1997 Mazda 626 Gxi

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,353 mi
Last recorded147,353 miles
Recorded on2 May 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi104,620 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP490 RWR
MakeMazda
Model626 Gxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 May 2008 147,353 miles

n/s/r bumper corner damaged

outer sills corroded

play in both rear anti roll bar linkage bars worn

rear no plate poor condition

repair and blow to centre rear exhaust system

Pass 8 May 2007 136,812 miles

slight corrosion to both inner sill panels and rear chassis legs †pin hole in o/s outer drive shaft gaiter

Fail 8 May 2007 136,812 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight corrosion to both inner sill panels and rear chassis legs †pin hole in o/s outer drive shaft gaiter

Pass 8 May 2006 133,054 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 133,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Gxi?

Based on 2,423 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
8,132
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 228
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 225
constant velocity joint gaiter split 207
Brake pipe excessively corroded 126
parking brake recording little or no effort 116
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P490 RWR is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 104,620 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 Gxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 228 recorded failures. If you're considering buying P490 RWR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Gxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 Gxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was P490 RWR registered?

P490 RWR is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi, first registered on 13 January 1997.

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