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R353 TWE

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR353 TWE
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2010
Fail 18 Aug 2010 76,522 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 20 Aug 2009 70,165 miles

Offside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 70,165 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2008 68,086 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2008 68,086 miles

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 62,644 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2006 57,807 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2004 46,679 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 TWE is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 TWE, 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 TWE registered?

R353 TWE is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R353 TWE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R353 TWE shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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