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R191 DEU

1997 Mazda 626 Gxi

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

99,963 mi
Last recorded99,963 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi104,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR191 DEU
MakeMazda
Model626 Gxi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2008 99,963 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 99,963 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2007 93,202 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2007 93,202 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 25 Mar 2006 88,486 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 88,475 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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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R191 DEU is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R191 DEU, 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 R191 DEU registered?

R191 DEU is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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