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R903 LEL

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,068 mi
Last recorded102,068 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR903 LEL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2010 102,068 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 95,558 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 95,556 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 84,938 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Nov 2007 74,004 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 58,904 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 52,333 miles

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

REAR BRAKE PERFORMANCE LOW

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

Fail 4 Oct 2005 52,248 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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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R903 LEL is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R903 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 R903 LEL registered?

R903 LEL is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R903 LEL safe to buy?

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