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R881 ERH

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

163,615 mi
Last recorded163,615 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR881 ERH
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2010 163,615 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2010 163,359 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

both rear tyres below limit on edges

front/rear tyres different sizes

h/brake has excess travel

heavy surface corrosion on both front brake pipes

nsf tyre on limit

nsr pad low

Pass 19 Aug 2009 149,905 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2008 138,204 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2008 138,193 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2007 123,322 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 109,581 miles

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

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

rear no plate discoloured

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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R881 ERH is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R881 ERH, 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 R881 ERH registered?

R881 ERH is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R881 ERH safe to buy?

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