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R291 XGV

1997 Mazda 626 Gxi

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

91,076 mi
Last recorded91,076 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi104,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2008 91,076 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 91,060 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Fail 8 Aug 2008 90,946 miles

Nearside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Sep 2007 83,601 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both wiper blades smear the screen slightly.

Fail 8 Sep 2007 83,601 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

both wiper blades smear the screen slightly.

Pass 9 Sep 2006 75,649 miles

o/side wiper blade slightly split.

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 XGV is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XGV, 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 XGV registered?

R291 XGV is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi, first registered on 23 August 1997.

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