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R447 GWR

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,082 mi
Last recorded101,082 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 GWR
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2010 101,082 miles

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

nearside inner drive shaft boot split

rear discs signs of corrosion

Pass 18 Jul 2009 97,278 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside shocker insert appears to knock

Fail 15 Jul 2009 97,250 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

nearside shocker insert appears to knock

Pass 23 Jul 2008 87,985 miles

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

slight bind on off side rear wheel

Pass 19 Jun 2007 74,551 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 74,551 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Jul 2006 62,706 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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R447 GWR is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R447 GWR, 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 R447 GWR registered?

R447 GWR is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R447 GWR safe to buy?

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