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R56 WVX

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,019 mi
Last recorded151,019 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR56 WVX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2011 151,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

presenter adviced

Pass 15 Oct 2010 140,010 miles

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f arb link has slight play

o/s/cv boot damp

Fail 13 Oct 2010 140,008 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres wearing on edges

n/s/f arb link has slight play

o/s/cv boot damp

Pass 3 Nov 2009 135,075 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2009 135,075 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 128,469 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 122,616 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2006 115,418 miles

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

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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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R56 WVX is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R56 WVX, 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 R56 WVX registered?

R56 WVX is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 5 September 1997.

Is R56 WVX safe to buy?

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