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R485 FBR

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

115,059 mi
Last recorded115,059 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR485 FBR
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2010 115,059 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 115,057 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jan 2009 113,199 miles

Nearside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 2 Dec 2007 110,208 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 105,985 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2006 105,980 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Sep 2005 102,517 miles

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

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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R485 FBR is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R485 FBR, 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 R485 FBR registered?

R485 FBR is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R485 FBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R485 FBR shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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