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G171 RKM

1990 Mazda 626

Gold Petrol 2184cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

75,698 mi
Last recorded75,698 miles
Recorded on14 May 2014
Typical for 1990 Mazda 626102,344 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG171 RKM
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1990
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,184cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 May 2014 75,698 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2013 72,464 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 69,426 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 69,426 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 May 2011 65,137 miles
Fail 23 May 2011 65,137 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 19 May 2010 62,135 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 62,135 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 May 2009 58,835 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 20 May 2009 58,835 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 55,389 miles
Fail 25 May 2007 50,236 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 May 2007 50,236 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 45,293 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 45,293 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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G171 RKM is a 1990 Mazda 626 in Gold with a 2,184cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1990 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.1% with a typical mileage of 102,344 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 G171 RKM, 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 36 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was G171 RKM registered?

G171 RKM is a 1990 Mazda 626, first registered on 12 January 1990.

Is G171 RKM safe to buy?

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