MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
166,882 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
exhaust system is showing signs of corrosion in places.
nearside front tyre is worn low on edge and damage on side wall.
some corrosion present on offside front inner wing panel
some damage present on front number plate and nearside headlamp lens.
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
The exhaust system is showing signs of corrosion in places and on the flange joints.
The near side front tyre is worn low on the inner edge of the tread and is slightly damaged on the outer sidewall.
There is some damage present on the front number plate.
There is some damage present on the near side headlight glass lens.
There is some damage present on the off side front inner wing panel.
front number plate cracked †
slash in n/s/f tyre wall
slight chip n/s/f headlamp
How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Gsi?
Based on 601 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.
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R383 ABE is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gsi in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
Across all 1997 Mazda 626 Gsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 115,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a Mazda 626 Gsi fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R383 ABE, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda 626 Gsi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 Gsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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R383 ABE is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gsi, first registered on 14 November 1997.
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