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R433 VAV

1997 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

78,047 mi
Last recorded78,047 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR433 VAV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 24 Oct 2015 78,047 miles

Both sills slightly corroded

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2014 73,344 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2013 69,116 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2012 64,779 miles

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

Nearside sill slightly corroded

Offside sill slightly corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2011 60,934 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 56,456 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2009 51,942 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 49,608 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 46,576 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 43,991 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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R433 VAV is a 1997 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 VAV, 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 VAV registered?

R433 VAV is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R433 VAV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R433 VAV shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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