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R150 SKX

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

163,760 mi
Last recorded163,760 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR150 SKX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2012 163,760 miles

Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

center to rear exhaust flange corroded

corrosion startng on osr brake disc outer surface

dashboard curling up in front of drivers view

Pass 28 Nov 2011 160,243 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 158,058 miles

Back box deteriated

Pass 8 Dec 2009 155,742 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Fail 7 Dec 2009 155,736 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 17 Dec 2008 147,122 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2007 138,637 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2006 129,225 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2005 121,928 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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R150 SKX is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R150 SKX, 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 R150 SKX registered?

R150 SKX is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 27 November 1997.

Is R150 SKX safe to buy?

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