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R277 HGK

1997 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,506 mi
Last recorded70,506 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 HGK
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 70,506 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 68,773 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 67,453 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 63,125 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Jul 2011 59,881 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2011 59,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2010 53,483 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 53,483 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 48,774 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 39,890 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2007 35,995 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 34,360 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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R277 HGK is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R277 HGK, 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 R277 HGK registered?

R277 HGK is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R277 HGK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R277 HGK shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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