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R902 LEL

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

121,201 mi
Last recorded121,201 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR902 LEL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2017 121,201 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2017 121,201 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 9 Aug 2016 119,238 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

corrosion through out

many suspention components corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 115,996 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 111,314 miles

slight corrosion through out

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Aug 2013 108,121 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

general corrosion through out

Pass 9 Aug 2012 105,053 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

general corrosion through out

Pass 29 Jul 2011 100,088 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 98,947 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2009 96,271 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 93,383 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 88,927 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 80,508 miles

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

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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R902 LEL is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R902 LEL, 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 R902 LEL registered?

R902 LEL is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R902 LEL safe to buy?

The MOT history for R902 LEL shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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