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R321 NSL

1997 Mazda 626 Gxi

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,367 mi
Last recorded140,367 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi104,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR321 NSL
MakeMazda
Model626 Gxi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2008 140,367 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2008 140,367 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2007 119,754 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 119,754 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2006 107,508 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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R321 NSL is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi in Blue 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 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 R321 NSL, 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 R321 NSL registered?

R321 NSL is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R321 NSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R321 NSL 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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