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R617 LCG

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

115,820 mi
Last recorded115,820 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR617 LCG
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2012 115,820 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 112,164 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 101,710 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 101,710 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 94,243 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 86,546 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 77,633 miles

hand brake efficiency on limit 17%

surface corrosion to off side rear wheel arch

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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R617 LCG is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R617 LCG, 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 R617 LCG registered?

R617 LCG is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R617 LCG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R617 LCG shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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