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R908 YAH

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

89,178 mi
Last recorded89,178 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR908 YAH
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2017 89,178 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 85,482 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2015 83,469 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 79,483 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2013 75,960 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 73,776 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 70,816 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2011 70,816 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2010 67,137 miles

FRONT NUMBER PLATE

Pass 6 Aug 2009 64,082 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2008 57,893 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 57,890 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2007 52,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2006 49,572 miles

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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R908 YAH is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R908 YAH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R908 YAH registered?

R908 YAH is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 8 August 1997.

Is R908 YAH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R908 YAH shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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