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R218 LEL

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

79,362 mi
Last recorded79,362 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR218 LEL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 17 Nov 2010 79,362 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2009 75,371 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 73,282 miles

advise rear drop links slight play in ball joint.

rear brakes binding slightly .

Pass 1 Nov 2007 67,507 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 58,999 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 51,843 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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R218 LEL is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R218 LEL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R218 LEL registered?

R218 LEL is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R218 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R218 LEL shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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