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R260 WHJ

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

126,662 mi
Last recorded126,662 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR260 WHJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2014 126,662 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 120,160 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 114,061 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2011 107,288 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jul 2011 107,288 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 100,744 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2009 94,969 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2008 89,172 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 81,797 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake efficiemcy is significantly lower than the Offside.

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 75,185 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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R260 WHJ is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R260 WHJ, 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 R260 WHJ registered?

R260 WHJ is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R260 WHJ safe to buy?

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