MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,242 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
both front nearside and offside front wheel nuts on backwards
Emissions not tested (7.0)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
ENGINE MISSFIREING
O/S AND N/S FRONT TYRES VERY CLOSE TO LEAGLE LIMIT
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R42 WEG is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.
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 R42 WEG, 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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R42 WEG is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.
Is R42 WEG safe to buy?
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