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R707 OAU

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

86,727 mi
Last recorded86,727 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR707 OAU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2011 86,727 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2010 76,351 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2010 76,351 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 64,079 miles

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

front tyres are worn on inner edges

Pass 1 Aug 2008 55,713 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 51,615 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2006 47,191 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2006 47,182 miles

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

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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R707 OAU is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R707 OAU, 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 R707 OAU registered?

R707 OAU is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R707 OAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R707 OAU shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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