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R502 XTW

1997 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2011
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

112,857 mi
Last recorded112,857 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR502 XTW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 3 Dec 2010 112,857 miles

front no/plate severely cracked

nearside front tyre worn low on outer edge

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn low on outer edges

Pass 23 Nov 2009 102,825 miles

front discs rusty on inner side

front fog lamp broken

Pass 3 Dec 2008 93,814 miles

inner side of front brake discs slightly rusty

nearside front fog light broken

Pass 17 Dec 2007 85,625 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 76,282 miles

front discs slightly rusty

Pass 21 Dec 2005 67,621 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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R502 XTW is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R502 XTW, 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 R502 XTW registered?

R502 XTW is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 September 1997.

Is R502 XTW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R502 XTW shows 6 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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