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R85 LJU

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

138,585 mi
Last recorded138,585 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 LJU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2015 138,585 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 5 Dec 2014 136,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 136,861 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2013 135,266 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 133,304 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2011 131,038 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 129,067 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 129,067 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Nov 2009 127,081 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 125,124 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 125,124 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 26 Oct 2007 122,144 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 119,584 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2005 117,459 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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R85 LJU is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R85 LJU, 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 R85 LJU registered?

R85 LJU is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 24 October 1997.

Is R85 LJU safe to buy?

The MOT history for R85 LJU shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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