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R597 AYC

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,298 mi
Last recorded121,298 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR597 AYC
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2014 121,298 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2014 121,298 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 117,946 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2013 117,944 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 113,417 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2011 108,875 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 100,778 miles

front discs worn and corroded

o/s/r brake binding

o/s/r disc corroded

o/s/r indicator faded

silencr join corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2009 93,622 miles

front brake discs in poor condition + judder

front tyres badly perished + 2mm of tread

Pass 5 Sep 2008 78,445 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2007 62,451 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2006 51,609 miles

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 26 Oct 2005 50,509 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2005 50,503 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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R597 AYC is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R597 AYC, 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 R597 AYC registered?

R597 AYC is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R597 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R597 AYC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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