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R787 KUM

1997 Mazda 626 Gxi

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

95,103 mi
Last recorded95,103 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi104,620 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 KUM
MakeMazda
Model626 Gxi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2008 95,103 miles

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

lower bushes cracking/ hand brake travel high/ exhaust rusty/ flexy brake pipes cracking/

rear fog lens cracked/ brake pipes coroded/ rear wheel arches corroded/ front tyres worn on edges/ rear inner drop sills corroded/ rear sub frame corroded/ rear coil springs corroded/

Pass 29 Aug 2007 93,400 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2007 93,327 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 30 Aug 2006 91,246 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight bind on offside front brake

Fail 23 Aug 2006 91,224 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Fail 15 Aug 2006 91,185 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Gxi?

Based on 2,423 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
8,132
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 228
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 225
constant velocity joint gaiter split 207
Brake pipe excessively corroded 126
parking brake recording little or no effort 116
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R787 KUM is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 104,620 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 Gxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 228 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R787 KUM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Gxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 Gxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R787 KUM registered?

R787 KUM is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gxi, first registered on 28 October 1997.

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