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R418 MSP

1997 Mazda 626 Lxi

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

103,611 mi
Last recorded103,611 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi100,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 MSP
MakeMazda
Model626 Lxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2008 103,611 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 99,213 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 95,031 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 95,031 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Lxi?

Based on 1,565 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
8,016
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 177
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 173
constant velocity joint gaiter split 158
brake disc excessively pitted 98
parking brake recording little or no effort 95
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R418 MSP is a 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 100,519 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 Lxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R418 MSP, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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What year was R418 MSP registered?

R418 MSP is a 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R418 MSP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R418 MSP shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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