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R217 HGK

1997 Mazda 626 LX

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,861 mi
Last recorded124,861 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 LX106,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR217 HGK
MakeMazda
Model626 LX
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2008 124,861 miles

both front brake hoses perishing(BORDERLINE PASS).osf positioned very close to brake calliper pivot point.

nsr wheel arch coroded.

oil leak

osr dirt shield coroded/crumbling away.

screw and nail in nsr tyre.front brake disc inner surfaces deteriorating around edges.(BORDERLINE PASS NSF!) both front brake pipes corooded.

Fail 28 Nov 2008 124,824 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

both front brake hoses perishing(BORDERLINE PASS).osf positioned very close to brake calliper pivot point.

nsr wheel arch coroded.

oil leak

osr dirt shield coroded/crumbling away.

screw and nail in nsr tyre.front brake disc inner surfaces deteriorating around edges.(BORDERLINE PASS NSF!) both front brake pipes corooded.

Pass 8 Oct 2007 117,308 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2007 116,586 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2006 94,518 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 92,607 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 LX?

Based on 698 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
6,732
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
brake disc excessively pitted 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
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R217 HGK is a 1997 Mazda 626 LX in Silver 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 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 106,313 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 LX fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R217 HGK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 LX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R217 HGK registered?

R217 HGK is a 1997 Mazda 626 LX, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R217 HGK safe to buy?

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