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R187 CGH

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1848cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2007
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

110,408 mi
Last recorded110,408 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2006
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 CGH
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,848cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2006 110,408 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 107,053 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2006 107,053 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Dec 2005 89,331 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2005 89,308 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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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R187 CGH is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,848cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R187 CGH, 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 R187 CGH registered?

R187 CGH is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R187 CGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R187 CGH shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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