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R257 BYS

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2009
Tests3 (3 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

60,130 mi
Last recorded60,130 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 BYS
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

3 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2008 60,130 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear of mainline brake ppipes corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2007 54,759 miles

brake discs worn

o/s/f tyre tracked on inner edge

Pass 24 Jul 2006 49,520 miles

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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R257 BYS is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R257 BYS, 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 R257 BYS registered?

R257 BYS is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 13 August 1997.

Is R257 BYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R257 BYS shows 3 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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