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R263 BMA

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2012
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

131,127 mi
Last recorded131,127 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 BMA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2011 131,127 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 131,127 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 125,692 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 119,446 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 119,442 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 112,220 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 112,218 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 104,961 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 96,764 miles
Pass 19 May 2005 81,900 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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R263 BMA 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 70%.

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 R263 BMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R263 BMA registered?

R263 BMA is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R263 BMA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R263 BMA shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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