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R578 FGH

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2012
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

100,078 mi
Last recorded100,078 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR578 FGH
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 19 Sep 2011 100,078 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 91,572 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 85,331 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 76,031 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 66,273 miles

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REAR NUMBER PLATE DISTORTED

Pass 25 Sep 2006 56,410 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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R578 FGH is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R578 FGH, 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 R578 FGH registered?

R578 FGH is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 21 August 1997.

Is R578 FGH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R578 FGH shows 6 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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