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R289 HTY

1997 Mazda 626 Lxi

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

96,692 mi
Last recorded96,692 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi100,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR289 HTY
MakeMazda
Model626 Lxi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2008 96,692 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2007 89,662 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 4 Sep 2007 89,662 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s steering rack has slight play

Pass 19 Jul 2006 79,165 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear brake is begining to bind on.

Pass 9 Aug 2005 73,287 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2005 73,178 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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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R289 HTY is a 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R289 HTY, 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 R289 HTY registered?

R289 HTY is a 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi, first registered on 22 August 1997.

Is R289 HTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R289 HTY shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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