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R986 SPO

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

83,943 mi
Last recorded83,943 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR986 SPO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2012 83,943 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 18 Jul 2011 79,778 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 75,039 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 70,587 miles

dampness around brake master cylinder no visible leak found

front number plate deteriorating

Fail 20 Jul 2009 70,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

dampness around brake master cylinder no visible leak found

front number plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Jul 2008 65,527 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 60,602 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2006 55,282 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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R986 SPO is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R986 SPO, 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 R986 SPO registered?

R986 SPO is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R986 SPO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R986 SPO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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