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R193 LGH

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

109,756 mi
Last recorded109,756 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR193 LGH
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2019 109,756 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 109,649 miles

Battery leaking (4.13 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2018 103,686 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2018 103,667 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Jun 2017 97,930 miles
Fail 24 May 2017 97,739 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 91,651 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 91,409 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Jun 2015 83,699 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2014 80,298 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2013 79,204 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 79,204 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 16 Jul 2012 78,305 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 78,305 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 76,902 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 75,874 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 75,874 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Fail 1 Jul 2009 74,062 miles

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

Pass 1 Jul 2009 74,062 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2008 72,860 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 71,007 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 59,353 miles

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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R193 LGH is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LGH, 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 LGH registered?

R193 LGH is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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