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R524 UKK

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,342 mi
Last recorded94,342 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR524 UKK
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2015 94,342 miles

both front and both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches are corroded

minor corrosion to sills

rear prescribed areas are corroded but not seriously weakened

some rear suspension bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

some tyres have minor cracking inside tread

Fail 10 Sep 2015 94,342 miles

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

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

both front and both rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches are corroded

minor corrosion to sills

rear prescribed areas are corroded but not seriously weakened

some rear suspension bushes are deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

some tyres have minor cracking inside tread

Pass 26 Sep 2014 92,166 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 88,205 miles

corrosion to sills & chassis rails at rear.

Pass 10 Oct 2012 84,595 miles

rear no plate damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2011 80,360 miles

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 80,360 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 75,142 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 69,923 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 63,176 miles

Rear reg plate has slight water damage

Fail 14 Oct 2008 63,176 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear reg plate has slight water damage

Pass 8 Nov 2007 58,199 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 50,641 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2005 43,909 miles

nearside front tyre is 1.6mm on edges

nearside rear is 1.6mm on outer edge

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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R524 UKK is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R524 UKK, 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 R524 UKK registered?

R524 UKK is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 12 September 1997.

Is R524 UKK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R524 UKK shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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