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R83 WUD

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

122,549 mi
Last recorded122,549 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR83 WUD
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2010 122,549 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front fog lamp lens cracked

rear chassis rail rusty

rear discs poor condition

rear wheel arches rusty

Fail 11 Nov 2010 122,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front fog lamp lens cracked

rear chassis rail rusty

rear discs poor condition

rear wheel arches rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2009 115,645 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 16 Nov 2009 115,645 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

exhaust system rusty

offside front brake discs rusty

Pass 14 Nov 2008 109,433 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2007 102,468 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 93,078 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 93,078 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 3 Nov 2005 86,001 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 3 Nov 2005 86,001 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

drivers wiper split

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

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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R83 WUD is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R83 WUD, 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 R83 WUD registered?

R83 WUD is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 3 October 1997.

Is R83 WUD safe to buy?

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