MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,524 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
front brake discs inner faces corroded
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS
offside rear tyre near legal limit
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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R426 SMS is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R426 SMS, 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 R426 SMS registered?
R426 SMS is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 2 September 1997.
Is R426 SMS safe to buy?
The MOT history for R426 SMS shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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