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R287 KCU

1997 Mazda 626 Lxi

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2009
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

100,124 mi
Last recorded100,124 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi100,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR287 KCU
MakeMazda
Model626 Lxi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2008 100,124 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 100,117 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 82,322 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2007 82,282 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2006 67,152 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 67,152 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 31 May 2005 62,924 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 62,924 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Lxi?

Based on 1,565 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
8,016
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 177
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 173
constant velocity joint gaiter split 158
brake disc excessively pitted 98
parking brake recording little or no effort 95
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R287 KCU is a 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 100,519 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 Lxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R287 KCU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R287 KCU registered?

R287 KCU is a 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi, first registered on 29 September 1997.

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