MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,740 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
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R212 KGJ is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R212 KGJ, 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 R212 KGJ registered?
R212 KGJ is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 15 August 1997.
Is R212 KGJ safe to buy?
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