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R951 WAK

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

76,750 mi
Last recorded76,750 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR951 WAK
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 76,750 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Oct 2012 76,756 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2011 72,207 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 72,204 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 65,291 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 58,089 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 50,551 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 44,463 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 38,679 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 34,752 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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R951 WAK is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R951 WAK, 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 R951 WAK registered?

R951 WAK is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 27 October 1997.

Is R951 WAK safe to buy?

The MOT history for R951 WAK shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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