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R345 DHO

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

149,311 mi
Last recorded149,311 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR345 DHO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 149,311 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 149,311 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 5 Feb 2008 13,361 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2008 133,627 miles

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

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 122,852 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2007 122,848 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 112,291 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2006 112,291 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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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R345 DHO is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R345 DHO, 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 R345 DHO registered?

R345 DHO is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 10 September 1997.

Is R345 DHO safe to buy?

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