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R852 CFM

1997 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,934 mi
Last recorded118,934 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR852 CFM
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2014 118,934 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 114,881 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 111,836 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 109,974 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 109,974 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 106,237 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2010 106,237 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 102,732 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 30 Oct 2008 96,021 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 89,207 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 81,250 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2005 75,585 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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R852 CFM is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R852 CFM, 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 R852 CFM registered?

R852 CFM is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 October 1997.

Is R852 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R852 CFM shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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