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R585 YVM

1997 Mazda 626 LX

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

143,302 mi
Last recorded143,302 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 LX106,313 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR585 YVM
MakeMazda
Model626 LX
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2008 143,302 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 137,973 miles

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

Pass 28 Nov 2006 131,852 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust joints heavy corrosion

front number plate small crack

general underbody and suspension components surface corrosion

rear number plate slight seperation

rear sub-frame corrosion

Fail 20 Nov 2006 131,741 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

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

Exhaust joints heavy corrosion.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front number plate small crack.

General underbody surface corrosion on suspension components.

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear number plate slight seperation.

Rear sub-frame surface corrosion.

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 LX?

Based on 698 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
6,732
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
brake disc excessively pitted 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
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R585 YVM is a 1997 Mazda 626 LX in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 106,313 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 LX fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R585 YVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 LX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R585 YVM registered?

R585 YVM is a 1997 Mazda 626 LX, first registered on 27 November 1997.

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