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R386 CEU

1997 Mazda 626 Gxi

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,584 mi
Last recorded142,584 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi104,620 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR386 CEU
MakeMazda
Model626 Gxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 142,584 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 142,584 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2008 128,072 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 116,898 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 116,898 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

unable to check metal brake pipes fully due to plactic coating

Pass 22 Nov 2005 112,902 miles

frount constant velocity joint clicking when driven into m o t station unable to identifie worn joint

oil leak

Fail 22 Nov 2005 112,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

frount constant velocity joint clicking when driven into m o t station unable to identifie worn joint

oil leak

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Gxi?

Based on 2,423 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
8,132
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 228
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 225
constant velocity joint gaiter split 207
Brake pipe excessively corroded 126
parking brake recording little or no effort 116
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R386 CEU is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 104,620 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 Gxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 228 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R386 CEU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R386 CEU registered?

R386 CEU is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi, first registered on 26 August 1997.

Is R386 CEU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R386 CEU shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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