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R603 PDV

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,047 mi
Last recorded127,047 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR603 PDV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2007 127,047 miles

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box joinning

n/s/r tyre on boarderline 1.6mm 185/65/14hr

nail in n/s/f tyre not repairable 185/65/14hr

Fail 2 Nov 2007 127,047 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

heavy corrosion rear exhaust box joinning

n/s/r tyre on boarderline 1.6mm 185/65/14hr

nail in n/s/f tyre not repairable 185/65/14hr

Pass 25 Sep 2006 115,484 miles

n/s/r tyre on boarderline below 1.6mm 185/65/14hr

pin hole in n/s/f outer cvboot

wear on both front brake discs

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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R603 PDV is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R603 PDV, 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 R603 PDV registered?

R603 PDV is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R603 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R603 PDV shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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