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R394 KUB

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,585 mi
Last recorded121,585 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR394 KUB
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 121,585 miles

NSF wheel bearing is Slightly noisy

OSF tyre is worn unevenly

Rear number plate delaminated

Pass 1 Nov 2011 118,736 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 116,060 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 116,055 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2009 114,186 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 110,330 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2008 110,330 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2007 107,015 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 102,757 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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R394 KUB is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R394 KUB, 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 R394 KUB registered?

R394 KUB is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R394 KUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R394 KUB shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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