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R887 EGU

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

175,696 mi
Last recorded175,696 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR887 EGU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Fail 13 Aug 2011 175,696 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2011 175,696 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 13 Aug 2010 166,130 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 158,256 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 149,405 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2008 149,310 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 136,714 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2007 130,927 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

rear index plate in poor con dition

Pass 19 Jan 2007 130,927 miles

rear index plate in poor con dition

Pass 17 Mar 2006 118,566 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 118,566 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both rear tyres are close to 1.6mm

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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R887 EGU is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R887 EGU, 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 R887 EGU registered?

R887 EGU is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R887 EGU safe to buy?

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