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R484 VEY

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

143,914 mi
Last recorded143,914 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 VEY
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2014 143,914 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 138,636 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 131,451 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 126,222 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 119,194 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 110,576 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 110,566 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/rear wheel v/slight binding

Pass 12 Feb 2008 103,838 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 93,963 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 82,803 miles

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

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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R484 VEY is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 R484 VEY, 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 R484 VEY registered?

R484 VEY is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 November 1997.

Is R484 VEY safe to buy?

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