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W197 JAO

2000 Mazda 626

Silver Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2009
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

170,607 mi
Last recorded170,607 miles
Recorded on1 May 2008
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW197 JAO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2008 170,607 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Fail 1 May 2008 170,601 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 22 Oct 2007 165,443 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 162,791 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 7 Nov 2006 160,091 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 144,287 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 144,257 miles

Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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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W197 JAO is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2000 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 87,127 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 W197 JAO, 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 26 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W197 JAO registered?

W197 JAO is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 3 August 2000.

Is W197 JAO safe to buy?

The MOT history for W197 JAO shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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