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R503 UBP

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

64,154 mi
Last recorded64,154 miles
Recorded on12 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR503 UBP
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 May 2017 64,154 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive general corrosion on all underside components (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills, sill ends, floors, and chassis corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 25 May 2016 62,719 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills, sill ends, floors (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 May 2016 62,719 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sills, sill ends, floors (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 61,732 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 60,501 miles

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

all four tyres perished

Fail 12 May 2014 60,498 miles

Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

all four tyres perished

Pass 8 May 2013 59,410 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 21 May 2012 58,640 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 May 2011 57,554 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 56,615 miles
Pass 9 May 2009 55,665 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 55,665 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2008 54,369 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 52,792 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 51,287 miles

rear indicator bulbs showing slightly white light,park brake travel high.

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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R503 UBP is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R503 UBP, 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 R503 UBP registered?

R503 UBP is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 12 August 1997.

Is R503 UBP safe to buy?

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