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R860 RFC

1997 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

122,692 mi
Last recorded122,692 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR860 RFC
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2010 122,692 miles

oil burning smoke from exhaust.

Pass 29 Jun 2009 115,167 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 115,063 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2008 106,172 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2008 106,172 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 25 Jun 2007 96,568 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Jun 2007 96,568 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2006 86,263 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2006 86,263 miles

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

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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R860 RFC is a 1997 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 R860 RFC, 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 R860 RFC registered?

R860 RFC is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R860 RFC safe to buy?

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