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R480 SOK

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2020
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

128,078 mi
Last recorded128,078 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 SOK
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2019 128,078 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2019 128,078 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 124,170 miles

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 121,123 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 119,103 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2015 117,288 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2014 113,309 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2014 113,309 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Aug 2013 108,521 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 108,521 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 103,714 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 99,406 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 99,406 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2010 94,120 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2009 87,888 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 23 Jul 2009 87,888 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 78,799 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2007 70,018 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 66,676 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2007 66,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2006 59,891 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2006 59,555 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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R480 SOK is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R480 SOK, 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 R480 SOK registered?

R480 SOK is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R480 SOK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R480 SOK shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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