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R53 WEG

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Aug 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

151,153 mi
Last recorded151,153 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR53 WEG
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2007 151,153 miles

original vt32 still applies to test number 811673117294

Fail 1 Aug 2007 150,889 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Exhaust system is corroded.

Front brake flexi hoses are cracking.(Advise early replacement.)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside front brake is binding slightly.

Rear registration plate is starting to delaminate.

Underside of vehicle is in early stages of corrosion.

Windsreen is stone chipped out of swept area within limits.

Pass 11 Aug 2006 141,852 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2006 141,824 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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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R53 WEG is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R53 WEG, 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 R53 WEG registered?

R53 WEG is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 September 1997.

Is R53 WEG safe to buy?

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