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R522 XVX

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,785 mi
Last recorded167,785 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR522 XVX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2014 167,785 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 167,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 163,225 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2012 159,440 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2012 159,440 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Nov 2011 152,428 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2010 145,093 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 145,093 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2009 139,270 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2008 131,962 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 125,774 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 104,854 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside rear tyre has cut in side wall not down to canvas

Offside rear tyre has age cracks in side wall

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Nov 2006 104,152 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

Near side rear tyre side wall has cut not down to canvas

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Offside rear tyre has age cracks all round

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Oct 2005 62,320 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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R522 XVX is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R522 XVX, 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 R522 XVX registered?

R522 XVX is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R522 XVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R522 XVX shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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