MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,688 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel tank repaired
nearside & offside outer sills slight corrosion
Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside & offside outer sills slight corrosion
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
nearside & offside outer sills slight corrosion
windscreen slight scuffing
nearside & offside front brake disc pads worn
rear silencer baffles rattling
brake pipes corroding
front tyres worn
rear brake discs and pads worn
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda 626?
Based on 311,592 MOT tests across 41,549 vehicles.
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R289 YNN is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R289 YNN, 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 R289 YNN registered?
R289 YNN is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R289 YNN safe to buy?
The MOT history for R289 YNN shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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