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R456 WUD

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

82,077 mi
Last recorded82,077 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR456 WUD
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2013 82,077 miles

front no plate cracked

handbrake travel high

Pass 22 Mar 2012 76,532 miles

front tyres worn on edges

nsr tyre on 2mm

Fail 22 Mar 2012 76,532 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

front tyres worn on edges

nsr tyre on 2mm

Pass 4 Oct 2010 71,664 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 67,880 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 67,862 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 131,683 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 59,187 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 55,840 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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R456 WUD is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R456 WUD, 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 R456 WUD registered?

R456 WUD is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R456 WUD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R456 WUD shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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