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R433 DHO

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2016
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

101,874 mi
Last recorded101,874 miles
Recorded on18 May 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 DHO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2015 101,874 miles
Pass 12 May 2014 98,773 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 94,486 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside rear brake pad close to limit

offside front flexsible brake hose perished

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar limk

Pass 20 Jun 2012 89,572 miles

both front brake hoses perishing

Fail 19 Jun 2012 89,572 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front brake hoses perishing

Pass 14 Jun 2011 82,236 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 76,527 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front brake hoses are starting to perish

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2009 70,939 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 18 Apr 2008 65,871 miles

nearside and offside front flexible brakehoses starting to perish

Pass 24 Apr 2007 60,733 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 54,147 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 53,251 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

nearside rear tyre tread blocks starting to lift

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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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R433 DHO is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R433 DHO, 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 R433 DHO registered?

R433 DHO is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R433 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R433 DHO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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