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R649 LCW

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2018
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,584 mi
Last recorded107,584 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR649 LCW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2017 107,584 miles

four hub caps

starter motor faulty

Fail 7 Feb 2017 107,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour to white (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working no side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear tyre deflated

Rear brake pads look low????

four hub caps

starter motor faulty

Pass 9 Dec 2015 101,088 miles

corrosion evident on o/s/f inner wing,n/s/r wheelarch,and n/s outersill

front brake discs worn/lipped

front coil springs corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2014 97,670 miles

Front and Rear coil spring tops corroded on both sides.

Nearside and Offside rear chassis rails and under sills corroded.

Nearside front lower suspension arm rear bush cracking.

Nearside front tyre worn on both edges.

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded.

Offside front tyre scrubbed on inside.

Rear exhaust joint corroded.

Rear suspension components corroded.

Pass 30 Dec 2013 93,333 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2012 89,724 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 84,996 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2010 80,838 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 76,542 miles

both rear tyres in poor condition

Pass 10 Dec 2008 71,499 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 66,666 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 2 Jan 2007 61,535 miles

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

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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R649 LCW is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R649 LCW, 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 R649 LCW registered?

R649 LCW is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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