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R303 LPR

1997 Mazda 626 Lxi

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,977 mi
Last recorded141,977 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi100,519 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR303 LPR
MakeMazda
Model626 Lxi
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2007 141,977 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 141,894 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Fail 11 Jun 2007 139,921 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Dec 2006 131,790 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2005 119,704 miles

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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R303 LPR is a 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 100,519 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 R303 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 R303 LPR registered?

R303 LPR is a 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R303 LPR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R303 LPR shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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