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R353 KFX

1997 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

62,630 mi
Last recorded62,630 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 KFX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2016 62,630 miles

general underbody corrosion

Pass 8 Apr 2015 76,412 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 60,287 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 58,492 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2012 56,572 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2011 54,633 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 54,633 miles

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 52,276 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front and nearside rear tyres cracking on sidewalls

Pass 2 Apr 2009 49,651 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 Apr 2008 46,838 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

some general corrosion to vehicle underside

Pass 5 Apr 2007 43,963 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2007 43,960 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Apr 2006 41,517 miles

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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R353 KFX is a 1997 Mazda 626 in White 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 R353 KFX, 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 R353 KFX registered?

R353 KFX is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 6 August 1997.

Is R353 KFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R353 KFX 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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