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R272 VSD

1997 Mazda 626 Gsi

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,973 mi
Last recorded130,973 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Gsi115,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 VSD
MakeMazda
Model626 Gsi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2008 130,973 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 130,973 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

sump pourous corroded and leaking

Pass 2 Dec 2006 124,175 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2006 124,165 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2005 112,657 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Gsi?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
8,766
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
parking brake recording little or no effort 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
brake disc excessively pitted 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
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R272 VSD is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gsi in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 Gsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 115,340 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 Gsi fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R272 VSD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Gsi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 Gsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R272 VSD registered?

R272 VSD is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gsi, first registered on 3 December 1997.

Is R272 VSD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R272 VSD shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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