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R291 RBW

1997 Mazda 626 Gxi

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,350 mi
Last recorded102,350 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi104,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 RBW
MakeMazda
Model626 Gxi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 102,350 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2008 102,350 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 13 Jul 2007 89,913 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 77,362 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Gxi?

Based on 2,423 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
8,132
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 228
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 225
constant velocity joint gaiter split 207
Brake pipe excessively corroded 126
parking brake recording little or no effort 116
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R291 RBW is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 104,620 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 Gxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 228 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R291 RBW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R291 RBW registered?

R291 RBW is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R291 RBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R291 RBW shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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