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R725 WBK

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

151,605 mi
Last recorded151,605 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR725 WBK
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2009 151,605 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 151,504 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 143,085 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2008 136,675 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Dec 2006 129,971 miles

both front flexible brake hoses perishing

Pass 6 Jan 2006 120,827 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2005 120,752 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

body damage too off side front wing,near side rear door and wheel arch area .off side front wheel trim missing. †both sides rear radius arm rear bushes slightly insecure.

Fail 8 Dec 2005 120,414 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

chip in screen

corrosion to o/s/r brake discs

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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R725 WBK is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R725 WBK, 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 R725 WBK registered?

R725 WBK is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 3 November 1997.

Is R725 WBK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R725 WBK shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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