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R225 UMO

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

151,655 mi
Last recorded151,655 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR225 UMO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2010 151,655 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion in nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 26 Jan 2009 144,944 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

drivers wiper rubber splitting

Pass 28 Jan 2008 138,261 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear tyre tread 2mm depth and nail in tread

slight engine misfire at idle

unable to see condition of rear brake pads

Pass 25 Jan 2007 132,433 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 132,432 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

wear i9n front and rear discs

wear in rear anti roll bar links

Pass 17 Jan 2006 125,101 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 125,101 miles

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

nearside front tyre tread wearing on edges

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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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R225 UMO is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R225 UMO, 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 R225 UMO registered?

R225 UMO is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R225 UMO safe to buy?

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