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R565 HCD

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

106,325 mi
Last recorded106,325 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR565 HCD
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2011 106,325 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

off side rear disc pitted baddly

Fail 11 Oct 2011 106,325 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 88,032 miles

both rear tyres poor condition cracked and perished sidewalls

offside front tyre very low 1.6mm in places

Fail 8 Oct 2010 88,032 miles

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

both rear tyres poor condition cracked and perished sidewalls

offside front tyre very low 1.6mm in places

Pass 22 Apr 2009 72,106 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 58,044 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2008 58,044 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2006 47,453 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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R565 HCD is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R565 HCD, 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 R565 HCD registered?

R565 HCD is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R565 HCD safe to buy?

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