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R193 CGH

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

159,152 mi
Last recorded159,152 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 CGH
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 31 Aug 2010 159,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres come close to legal limit - both tailgate shock/dampers worn weak

slight play n/s/f drop link - n/s and o/s/r inner sills corroded/peeling - rear exhaust box corroded/peeling - rear subframe corroded/peeling - surface corrosion front brake discs

Pass 31 Aug 2010 159,152 miles

both front tyres come close to legal limit - both tailgate shock/dampers worn weak

slight play n/s/f drop link - n/s and o/s/r inner sills corroded/peeling - rear exhaust box corroded/peeling - rear subframe corroded/peeling - surface corrosion front brake discs

Pass 17 Feb 2009 151,064 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 142,322 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Unable to view brakes through front and rear wheels

Pass 20 Feb 2007 125,677 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 125,677 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

screw in n/s rear tyre

Pass 20 Jan 2006 111,126 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 111,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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R193 CGH is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R193 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 R193 CGH registered?

R193 CGH is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R193 CGH safe to buy?

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