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R876 XEG

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

104,751 mi
Last recorded104,751 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR876 XEG
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2014 104,751 miles

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

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 102,849 miles

o/s/ & n/s/front wishbones corroded

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2012 101,439 miles

surface corrosion & corrosion of rear upper suspension components

Pass 8 Apr 2011 99,956 miles

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

advise underside of vehicle surface corrsion

Pass 16 Apr 2010 97,385 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 95,588 miles

front & rear suspension components corroded

Pass 24 Apr 2008 92,654 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front & rear underside suspension corroding

Pass 30 Apr 2007 91,123 miles

surface corrosion of front & rear underside suspension

Pass 10 Apr 2006 87,634 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2006 87,634 miles

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

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

advise chips in windscreen in zone b

advise inner sil surface corrosion

advise n/s/f seat belt slow retracking

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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R876 XEG 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 90%.

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 R876 XEG, 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 R876 XEG registered?

R876 XEG is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R876 XEG safe to buy?

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