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R448 NRX

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

136,891 mi
Last recorded136,891 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR448 NRX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2012 136,891 miles

Centre Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Jun 2011 131,992 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2011 131,934 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 125,384 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 125,384 miles

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

hand brake travel excessive. chip in front windscreen, just within mot guidlines.

Pass 12 Jun 2009 119,427 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front windscreen slightly scratched

Rear No plate slightly deteriorating

Spare tyre, pressure low

Pass 27 Jun 2008 113,136 miles

exhaust system corroding but not holed or blowing

front brake discs slight inner face wear

offside front indicator has slight water ingress

Pass 2 Jul 2007 104,914 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 95,912 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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R448 NRX is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R448 NRX, 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 R448 NRX registered?

R448 NRX is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 October 1997.

Is R448 NRX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R448 NRX shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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