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R307 FTY

1997 Mazda 626 Gsi

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

72,727 mi
Last recorded72,727 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Gsi115,340 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR307 FTY
MakeMazda
Model626 Gsi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2008 72,727 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 72,432 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 60,014 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2007 59,810 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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)

Pass 31 Jan 2006 45,303 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Gsi?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
8,766
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
parking brake recording little or no effort 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
brake disc excessively pitted 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
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R307 FTY is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gsi in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 Gsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 115,340 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 Gsi fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R307 FTY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R307 FTY registered?

R307 FTY is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gsi, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R307 FTY safe to buy?

The MOT history for R307 FTY shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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