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R516 LGN

1971 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,259 mi
Last recorded94,259 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1971 Mazda 626118,202 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR516 LGN
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1971
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 94,259 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 83,354 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2011 83,354 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jan 2010 77,453 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 73,302 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2009 73,302 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 69,303 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2007 65,612 miles

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)

Pass 22 Apr 2006 59,535 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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R516 LGN is a 1971 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 1971 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.4% with a typical mileage of 118,202 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 R516 LGN, 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 55 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R516 LGN registered?

R516 LGN is a 1971 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 January 1971.

Is R516 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R516 LGN shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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