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R241 SGM

1997 Mazda 626 Gxi

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,952 mi
Last recorded128,952 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi104,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 SGM
MakeMazda
Model626 Gxi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2009 128,952 miles

front discs wearing thin

Fail 23 Mar 2009 128,952 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front discs wearing thin

Pass 3 Dec 2007 128,952 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 128,952 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 128,952 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2005 128,952 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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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R241 SGM is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R241 SGM, 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 R241 SGM registered?

R241 SGM is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi, first registered on 17 December 1997.

Is R241 SGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R241 SGM shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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