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R309 BCA

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

99,215 mi
Last recorded99,215 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR309 BCA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2016 99,215 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 94,759 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2014 92,400 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 89,343 miles

rear brake pads low

Pass 26 Sep 2012 86,319 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2011 81,913 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 81,913 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 78,289 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 78,289 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2009 73,861 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 71,303 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 67,106 miles

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)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2006 58,802 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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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R309 BCA is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R309 BCA, 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 R309 BCA registered?

R309 BCA is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 18 August 1997.

Is R309 BCA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R309 BCA shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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