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R654 WEV

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,638 mi
Last recorded132,638 miles
Recorded on10 May 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR654 WEV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2021 132,638 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2020 128,787 miles
Pass 13 May 2019 124,270 miles
Pass 5 May 2018 116,908 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 109,445 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2016 97,421 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 90,656 miles

nearside rear wheel arch corroded.

offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Fail 13 Jul 2015 90,656 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

nearside front tyre wearing low and worn on edge.

nearside rear wheel arch corroded.

offside front tyre wearing low and worn on edge.

offside rear wheel arch corroded.

Pass 17 Jul 2014 84,541 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2013 78,583 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2012 73,802 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2011 68,703 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2010 61,941 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 54,855 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2009 54,855 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 49,628 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 45,233 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2006 39,952 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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R654 WEV is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R654 WEV, 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 R654 WEV registered?

R654 WEV is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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