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R493 GEJ

1997 Mazda 626 Gsi

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2008
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

150,860 mi
Last recorded150,860 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Gsi115,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR493 GEJ
MakeMazda
Model626 Gsi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 10 Jul 2007 150,860 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2006 133,111 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Gsi?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
8,766
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
parking brake recording little or no effort 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
brake disc excessively pitted 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
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R493 GEJ is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gsi in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 Gsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 115,340 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 Gsi fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R493 GEJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Gsi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 Gsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R493 GEJ registered?

R493 GEJ is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gsi, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R493 GEJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R493 GEJ shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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