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R204 KAR

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,969 mi
Last recorded90,969 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR204 KAR
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2017 90,969 miles

corrosion to subframes,suspension mounts/components,sills,pipes

n/s/f tyre perished

Fail 6 Jul 2017 90,959 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

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

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

corrosion to subframes,suspension mounts/components,sills,pipes

n/s/f tyre perished

Pass 19 Nov 2013 90,529 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

small stone chip edge offside front screen

Fail 19 Nov 2013 90,529 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

small stone chip edge offside front screen

Pass 28 Aug 2012 87,852 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 84,860 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2010 80,139 miles

nearside rear tyre tread splitting

rear discs slight corrosion

Pass 15 Aug 2009 77,075 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

nearside rear tyre side wall perishing

Pass 1 Aug 2008 74,357 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2007 71,988 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 70,957 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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R204 KAR is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R204 KAR, 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 R204 KAR registered?

R204 KAR is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R204 KAR safe to buy?

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