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R816 PDV

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

49,470 mi
Last recorded49,470 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR816 PDV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2010 49,470 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2009 47,893 miles

Front flexi brake hoses staring to deteriorate

Fail 5 Aug 2009 47,893 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Front flexi brake hoses staring to deteriorate

Pass 11 Aug 2008 45,637 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 45,637 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both rear tyres heavely cracked in tread blocks

Pass 13 Aug 2007 42,921 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 39,648 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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R816 PDV is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R816 PDV, 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 R816 PDV registered?

R816 PDV is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R816 PDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R816 PDV shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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