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R471 SFR

1997 Mazda 626

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2011
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

71,110 mi
Last recorded71,110 miles
Recorded on5 May 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR471 SFR
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2010 71,110 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 68,138 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Jun 2008 64,729 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2007 60,528 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2007 60,523 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Jun 2006 56,757 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2005 52,083 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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R471 SFR is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R471 SFR, 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 R471 SFR registered?

R471 SFR is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R471 SFR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R471 SFR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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