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R869 AEG

1997 Mazda 626

Grey Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

132,196 mi
Last recorded132,196 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR869 AEG
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2012 132,196 miles

Condensation in offside headlamp.

Exhaust rear joint is corroded.

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

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

Small hole in offside front lower ball joint dust cover.

Fail 27 Mar 2012 132,196 miles

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

Condensation in offside headlamp.

Exhaust rear joint is corroded.

Nearside front tyre is on the legal limit.

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

Small hole in offside front lower ball joint dust cover.

Pass 11 Apr 2011 129,712 miles

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

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

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

front and rear discs in poor condition

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 19 Apr 2010 126,522 miles

near side rear tyre has slight cracking on outer side wall

stone chips on windscreen

Fail 19 Apr 2010 126,522 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

near side rear tyre has slight cracking on outer side wall

stone chips on windscreen

Pass 27 Apr 2009 123,835 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Apr 2008 119,766 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 May 2007 113,512 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 113,512 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Jun 2006 106,315 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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R869 AEG is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Grey with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R869 AEG, 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 R869 AEG registered?

R869 AEG is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 12 November 1997.

Is R869 AEG safe to buy?

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