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R824 MFX

1997 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

86,770 mi
Last recorded86,770 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR824 MFX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2008 86,770 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 86,770 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2007 81,416 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 81,372 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 5 Jun 2006 73,683 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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R824 MFX is a 1997 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R824 MFX, 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

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What year was R824 MFX registered?

R824 MFX is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 13 November 1997.

Is R824 MFX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R824 MFX shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R824 MFX have outstanding finance?

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