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R642 GGK

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2011
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

106,242 mi
Last recorded106,242 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR642 GGK
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2010 106,242 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2010 106,233 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 100,092 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 30 Mar 2009 100,092 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 94,383 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2008 94,383 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

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

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

brake fluid level low

o/s/f indicator lens cracked

Pass 7 Mar 2007 86,245 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2007 86,245 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2006 83,481 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 83,476 miles

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

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

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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R642 GGK is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R642 GGK, 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 R642 GGK registered?

R642 GGK is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R642 GGK safe to buy?

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