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R823 XFC

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

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

Mileage

149,862 mi
Last recorded149,862 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR823 XFC
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2010 149,862 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 149,862 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 140,941 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 130,314 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 130,314 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2007 120,466 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 110,026 miles

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

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

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

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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R823 XFC 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 R823 XFC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of R823 XFC?

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What year was R823 XFC registered?

R823 XFC is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 19 November 1997.

Is R823 XFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R823 XFC 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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