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R338 BTU

1997 Mazda 626 Lxi

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2009
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

69,443 mi
Last recorded69,443 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi100,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR338 BTU
MakeMazda
Model626 Lxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 13 Dec 2008 69,443 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 62,740 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 52,819 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2005 44,570 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Lxi?

Based on 1,565 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
8,016
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 177
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 173
constant velocity joint gaiter split 158
brake disc excessively pitted 98
parking brake recording little or no effort 95
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R338 BTU is a 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 100,519 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 Lxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R338 BTU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R338 BTU registered?

R338 BTU is a 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R338 BTU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R338 BTU shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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