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R414 HBV

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

114,518 mi
Last recorded114,518 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 HBV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2009 114,518 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 114,510 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2008 106,421 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2008 106,421 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Fail 17 May 2007 100,420 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2007 100,420 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 82,658 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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R414 HBV is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R414 HBV, 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 R414 HBV registered?

R414 HBV is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R414 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R414 HBV 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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