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R821 VOE

1997 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

99,684 mi
Last recorded99,684 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR821 VOE
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2016 99,684 miles

Engine surging

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 19 Aug 2016 99,684 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine surging

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 98,388 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 96,275 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres are getting a little low

Pass 31 Jul 2013 92,876 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 31 Jul 2012 89,527 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2011 83,547 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 74,898 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2009 72,810 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 67,717 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 62,966 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2006 57,190 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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R821 VOE is a 1997 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R821 VOE, 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 R821 VOE registered?

R821 VOE is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 17 October 1997.

Is R821 VOE safe to buy?

The MOT history for R821 VOE shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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