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R226 SGM

1997 Mazda 626 Lxi

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

131,885 mi
Last recorded131,885 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi100,519 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR226 SGM
MakeMazda
Model626 Lxi
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2009 131,885 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2009 131,877 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 14 Jan 2008 123,347 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 14 Jan 2008 123,347 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 114,340 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 114,240 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread

Pass 13 Dec 2005 105,494 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2005 105,494 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Lxi?

Based on 1,565 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
8,016
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 177
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 173
constant velocity joint gaiter split 158
brake disc excessively pitted 98
parking brake recording little or no effort 95
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R226 SGM is a 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 100,519 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 Lxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R226 SGM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R226 SGM registered?

R226 SGM is a 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi, first registered on 29 October 1997.

Is R226 SGM safe to buy?

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