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R968 WBW

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

146,945 mi
Last recorded146,945 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR968 WBW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2013 146,945 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 146,943 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Sep 2012 138,322 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 128,497 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 124,529 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 123,359 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2009 123,346 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 121,815 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2007 120,294 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2006 118,915 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 115,968 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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R968 WBW is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R968 WBW, 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 R968 WBW registered?

R968 WBW is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R968 WBW safe to buy?

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