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R889 UKK

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

79,704 mi
Last recorded79,704 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR889 UKK
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2017 79,704 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 79,100 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2016 79,100 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 76,162 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2015 76,162 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Aug 2014
Fail 21 Aug 2014

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 20 Jul 2013 71,345 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 69,521 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 66,737 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2010 64,644 miles

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2010 64,644 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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

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

both rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2009 61,760 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 58,211 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2008 58,147 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure missing (6.3.1c)

Pass 3 Jan 2007 55,980 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2007 55,980 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2006 54,692 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 54,692 miles

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

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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R889 UKK is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R889 UKK, 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 R889 UKK registered?

R889 UKK is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R889 UKK safe to buy?

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