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R231 MBC

1997 Mazda 626 Gxi

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2009
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

160,766 mi
Last recorded160,766 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi104,620 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR231 MBC
MakeMazda
Model626 Gxi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2008 160,766 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Dec 2007 150,077 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front and rear suspension components heavily corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2006 141,292 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2005 131,715 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2005 131,715 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Gxi?

Based on 2,423 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
8,132
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 228
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 225
constant velocity joint gaiter split 207
Brake pipe excessively corroded 126
parking brake recording little or no effort 116
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R231 MBC is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 104,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 Gxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 228 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R231 MBC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Gxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 Gxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R231 MBC registered?

R231 MBC is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi, first registered on 11 August 1997.

Is R231 MBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R231 MBC shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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