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R668 WEV

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

132,455 mi
Last recorded132,455 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR668 WEV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2013 132,455 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 122,708 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 110,745 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 103,977 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 97,060 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 89,204 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 89,204 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2007 79,850 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2006 69,418 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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R668 WEV is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 R668 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 R668 WEV registered?

R668 WEV is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 7 November 1997.

Is R668 WEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R668 WEV shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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