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R268 EFA

1997 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

114,719 mi
Last recorded114,719 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR268 EFA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2010 114,719 miles

coorosion o/s/r wheel arch

corrosion n/s/f inner wing at front

corrosion o/s/f brake pipe

n/s/f tyre

Pass 10 Nov 2009 105,659 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2008 98,369 miles

corrosion on o/s/r brake disc's borderline

corrosion on sills borderline

handbrake travel

screen borderline

Pass 29 Aug 2007 90,937 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

n/s head lamp chipped

o/s/r brake disc shield corroded

o/s/r lamp lense cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2006 83,797 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN NEARSIDE FRONT SUSPENSION DROP LINK

Fail 25 Aug 2006 83,781 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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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R268 EFA is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R268 EFA, 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 R268 EFA registered?

R268 EFA is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R268 EFA safe to buy?

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