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R210 ABJ

1997 Mazda 626 Gsi

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

101,589 mi
Last recorded101,589 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Gsi115,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR210 ABJ
MakeMazda
Model626 Gsi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 101,589 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2008 101,589 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 100,108 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front exhaust clamp rusty and loose

Pass 15 May 2007 94,970 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 94,970 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 May 2006 86,263 miles
Fail 3 May 2006 86,263 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Gsi?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
8,766
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
parking brake recording little or no effort 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
brake disc excessively pitted 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
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R210 ABJ is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gsi in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 Gsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 115,340 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 Gsi fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R210 ABJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Gsi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 Gsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R210 ABJ registered?

R210 ABJ is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gsi, first registered on 30 September 1997.

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