MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,377 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
front brakes have runout
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Lxi?
Based on 1,565 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.
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R424 VLS is a 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 33.3%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 R424 VLS, 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 R424 VLS registered?
R424 VLS is a 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi, first registered on 15 October 1997.
Is R424 VLS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R424 VLS shows 3 tests with a 33.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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