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R479 TLW

1997 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

94,006 mi
Last recorded94,006 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR479 TLW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2011 94,006 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 93,996 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 84,130 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 77,663 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 69,900 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 67,009 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 63,205 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2005 57,955 miles

Nearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nail in tyre

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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R479 TLW is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R479 TLW, 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 R479 TLW registered?

R479 TLW is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 26 September 1997.

Is R479 TLW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R479 TLW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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