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R978 FKN

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,385 mi
Last recorded129,385 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR978 FKN
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2012 129,385 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2012 129,373 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 125,097 miles

Both front brake discs are worn

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

Pass 28 Oct 2010 112,072 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front disc,s corroding.

Pass 5 Nov 2009 93,046 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 82,263 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2007 71,319 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2006 59,166 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 49,713 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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R978 FKN is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R978 FKN, 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 R978 FKN registered?

R978 FKN is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 19 December 1997.

Is R978 FKN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R978 FKN shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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