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R629 UFC

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,048 mi
Last recorded110,048 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 UFC
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2012 110,048 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Handbrake has slight high travel

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 103,919 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 103,919 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2010 99,405 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 90,255 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 77,457 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2007 66,475 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2006 60,899 miles

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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R629 UFC is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R629 UFC, 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 R629 UFC registered?

R629 UFC is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 9 September 1997.

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