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R569 LKX

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

148,246 mi
Last recorded148,246 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2006
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR569 LKX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2006 148,246 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 148,246 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

battery insecure

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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R569 LKX is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 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 R569 LKX, 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 R569 LKX registered?

R569 LKX is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 11 September 1997.

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