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R241 WEG

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2013
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

90,278 mi
Last recorded90,278 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR241 WEG
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2012 90,278 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 86,895 miles

general underside corrosion

wiper blades smearing

Fail 14 Sep 2011 86,895 miles

Front Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

general underside corrosion

wiper blades smearing

Pass 22 Jun 2010 82,525 miles

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 21 Jun 2010 82,524 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 77,331 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2007 77,331 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

n/s wiper clearing action poor

o/s/f braking effort slow to release

Pass 1 Sep 2006 72,016 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2006 72,016 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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R241 WEG is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R241 WEG, 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 R241 WEG registered?

R241 WEG is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R241 WEG safe to buy?

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