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R296 RBW

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2011
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,500 mi
Last recorded107,500 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 RBW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2010 107,500 miles

Nearside front brake binding, Offside rear Tyre cracking on sidewalls

Fail 28 Jan 2010 107,490 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding, Offside rear Tyre cracking on sidewalls

Pass 2 Oct 2008 104,852 miles

SLIGHT BLOW ON EXHAUST MID/TAIL SECTIONS/CHASSIS IN GENERAL IS CORRODING BUT SOLID AT PRESENT

Pass 14 Apr 2007 102,104 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2007 102,104 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 100,274 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 626?

Based on 311,592 MOT tests across 41,549 vehicles.

67.4%
Pass Rate
5,926
Miles/Year
37
Year Lifespan
41,549
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 25,332
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 20,530
parking brake recording little or no effort 14,211
constant velocity joint gaiter split 12,633
Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,488
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R296 RBW is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R296 RBW, 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 R296 RBW registered?

R296 RBW is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R296 RBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R296 RBW 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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