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R174 DGD

1997 Mazda 626 Gsi

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,694 mi
Last recorded131,694 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Gsi115,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR174 DGD
MakeMazda
Model626 Gsi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2009 131,694 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 131,694 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2008 120,078 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2007 121,270 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2006 115,470 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2005 115,078 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Gsi?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
8,766
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
parking brake recording little or no effort 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
brake disc excessively pitted 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
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R174 DGD is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gsi in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 Gsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 115,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 Gsi fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R174 DGD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R174 DGD registered?

R174 DGD is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gsi, first registered on 31 October 1997.

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The MOT history for R174 DGD shows 6 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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