MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
108,222 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)
both front flexi pipes perished
offside rear tyre perished
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Mazda 626?
Based on 311,592 MOT tests across 41,549 vehicles.
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R491 EBX is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 R491 EBX, 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 R491 EBX registered?
R491 EBX is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 18 August 1997.
Is R491 EBX safe to buy?
The MOT history for R491 EBX shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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