MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
39,787 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear wiper torn
Horn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
Nearside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
GENERAL UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE QUITE RUSTY
BOTH SIDES REAR TUBELESS VALVES VERY PERISHED AND DANGEROUS
Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS
GENERAL UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE QUITE RUSTY
Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Offside Rear Lower Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
Emissions not tested (7.0) DANGEROUS
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Lxi?
Based on 1,565 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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R261 LPR is a 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R261 LPR, 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.
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What year was R261 LPR registered?
R261 LPR is a 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi, first registered on 29 August 1997.
Is R261 LPR safe to buy?
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