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W397 OBR

2000 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

90,913 mi
Last recorded90,913 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2013
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW397 OBR
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2013 90,913 miles

Both front brake discs have surface rust.

Underside of vehicle rusty.

Pass 3 Oct 2011 90,902 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 90,902 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 30 Mar 2010 90,203 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 90,203 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 84,444 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 29 Feb 2008 77,138 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 77,138 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 62,999 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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W397 OBR is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 W397 OBR, 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 W397 OBR registered?

W397 OBR is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 12 May 2000.

Is W397 OBR safe to buy?

The MOT history for W397 OBR shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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