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R429 CGU

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

36,260 mi
Last recorded36,260 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR429 CGU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2022 36,260 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2022 36,260 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 36,112 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2020 35,356 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 34,910 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2018 34,698 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 34,532 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 34,364 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyres cracking both sides

Pass 4 Sep 2015 33,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre sidewall cracking

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 33,886 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Aug 2014 33,881 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 33,708 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2012 33,546 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 33,345 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 33,177 miles

Both rear tyres side wall deteriorated

Pass 10 Sep 2009 32,630 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 32,624 miles

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

Centre Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 31,859 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Spare tyre defective

both rear tyres starting to perrish and crack advise replace soon

Pass 12 Jul 2007 30,516 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 30,516 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S/F shockabsorber is starting to loose its dampning affect

Pass 13 Jul 2006 28,790 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2005 27,241 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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R429 CGU is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R429 CGU, 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 R429 CGU registered?

R429 CGU is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R429 CGU safe to buy?

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