MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
153,967 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
both rear outer wheel arches corroded
windscreen chipped
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
both rear outer wheel arches corroded
windscreen chipped
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
front brake balance 25% on the max limit need attention
How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Lxi?
Based on 1,565 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R242 WEG is a 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
Across all 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 100,519 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mazda 626 Lxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R242 WEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda 626 Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R242 WEG registered?
R242 WEG is a 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi, first registered on 24 October 1997.
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