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R276 YPV

1997 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

112,889 mi
Last recorded112,889 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR276 YPV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2021 112,889 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread x 2 (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 108,750 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 103,582 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 99,066 miles

both front tyres perished, cracked and worn on edges very close to limit

corrosion to sills

general underbody surface corrosion heavy in places

Pass 14 Aug 2017 94,051 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 89,152 miles

general underbody surface corrosion

slight bind n/s rear wheel

Pass 24 Jul 2015 83,731 miles

corrosion to rear wheel arches

Pass 22 Jul 2014 78,428 miles

rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2013 73,492 miles

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

corrosion to both rear wheel arches

Pass 19 Jul 2012 68,337 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 63,831 miles

brake pedal anti-slip provision little worn.

offside head lamp aim adjusted.

offside rear service brake and parking brake little low on efficiency.

Pass 13 Aug 2010 59,082 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 54,127 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 49,311 miles

front flexi brake hoses perished

Pass 15 Aug 2007 44,137 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 38,883 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 38,883 miles

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

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

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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R276 YPV is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 R276 YPV, 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 R276 YPV registered?

R276 YPV is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R276 YPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R276 YPV shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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