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R881 AEG

1997 Mazda 626 LX

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

193,114 mi
Last recorded193,114 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 LX106,313 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 AEG
MakeMazda
Model626 LX
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2008 193,114 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2007 185,227 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2007 185,223 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 30 Jun 2006 176,281 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 LX?

Based on 698 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
6,732
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
brake disc excessively pitted 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
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R881 AEG is a 1997 Mazda 626 LX in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 106,313 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 LX fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R881 AEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 LX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R881 AEG registered?

R881 AEG is a 1997 Mazda 626 LX, first registered on 28 August 1997.

Is R881 AEG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R881 AEG shows 4 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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