MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
125,909 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
chassis corroding
exhaust corrodind badly
front tyres wearing unevenly
handbrake travel high
parking brake efficiency on limit
rear brake discs corroding
unable to check nearside rear and centre seat and seatbelts due to child seat fitted
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
corrosion forming under chassis
nearside & offside front brake hoses perrishing
nearside & offside front tyres wearing unevenly
nearside front brake disc inner face starting to corrode
unable to check centre seat belt & nearside rear seat belt due to baby seat fitted
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R396 XFL is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 R396 XFL, 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 R396 XFL registered?
R396 XFL is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 9 August 1997.
Is R396 XFL safe to buy?
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