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R451 HBV

1997 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

110,199 mi
Last recorded110,199 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 HBV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2014 110,199 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2013 106,034 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Aug 2013 106,034 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Jul 2012 101,617 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 101,617 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 97,187 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 91,511 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 84,141 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 76,904 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 68,999 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 59,707 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2005 54,883 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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R451 HBV is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R451 HBV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R451 HBV registered?

R451 HBV is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 October 1997.

Is R451 HBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R451 HBV shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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