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R474 SJO

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,856 mi
Last recorded126,856 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR474 SJO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2015 126,856 miles

Nearside Rear brake has a slight bind

Pass 12 Aug 2014 100,528 miles

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link arm

Fail 12 Aug 2014 100,526 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

slight play in nearside front anti roll bar link arm

Pass 9 Jul 2013 82,214 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2013 82,214 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

n/s rear brake low

o/s rear brake bind

rear brakes need attention

Pass 12 Jul 2012 80,700 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2011 77,328 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2010 76,779 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2009 76,470 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 76,111 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2007 75,348 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2006 72,010 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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R474 SJO is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver 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 R474 SJO, 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 R474 SJO registered?

R474 SJO is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R474 SJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R474 SJO 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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