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R261 LPR

1997 Mazda 626 Lxi

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,787 mi
Last recorded39,787 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi100,519 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR261 LPR
MakeMazda
Model626 Lxi
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2008 39,787 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2008 39,225 miles

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)

Pass 1 Oct 2007 36,219 miles

GENERAL UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE QUITE RUSTY

BOTH SIDES REAR TUBELESS VALVES VERY PERISHED AND DANGEROUS

Fail 12 Sep 2007 107,260 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 32,977 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2006 32,973 miles

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.

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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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?

The MOT history for R261 LPR shows 6 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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