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R616 VWO

1997 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

78,611 mi
Last recorded78,611 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR616 VWO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 78,611 miles

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

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2013 84,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has small chips not affecting the drivers view

Pass 14 Feb 2013 84,150 miles

Windscreen has small chips not affecting the drivers view

Pass 8 Feb 2012 80,821 miles

both rear tyres forming cracks on outter tread

Fail 8 Feb 2012 80,821 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both rear tyres forming cracks on outter tread

Pass 11 Feb 2011 77,556 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 10 Feb 2010 74,093 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 70,877 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 67,820 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 64,739 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 60,499 miles

multiple chips in windscreen not large enough to fail

Fail 7 Feb 2006 60,499 miles

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

multiple chips in windscreen not large enough to fail

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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R616 VWO is a 1997 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R616 VWO, 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 R616 VWO registered?

R616 VWO is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 December 1997.

Is R616 VWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R616 VWO shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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