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R163 DGD

1997 Mazda 626 Gxi

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

113,827 mi
Last recorded113,827 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi104,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR163 DGD
MakeMazda
Model626 Gxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2009 113,827 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2009 113,827 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Mar 2008 100,570 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake appears to have overheated but not binding now, road tested & brakes not pulling to either side.

Fail 20 Mar 2008 100,570 miles

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

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake appears to have overheated but not binding now, road tested & brakes not pulling to either side.

Pass 28 Mar 2007 95,682 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 95,682 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

offside door mirror damaged, but has view to rear & is adjustable.

Pass 20 Mar 2006 90,664 miles

nearside rear tyre perished but no casing exposed

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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R163 DGD is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R163 DGD, 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 R163 DGD registered?

R163 DGD is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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