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R343 DHO

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

128,453 mi
Last recorded128,453 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR343 DHO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 128,453 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2012 120,157 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 101,808 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 111,738 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2010 103,419 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 93,128 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 85,553 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2007 77,978 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 70,131 miles

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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R343 DHO is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 100,302 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

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 R343 DHO, 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 29 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R343 DHO registered?

R343 DHO is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 16 September 1997.

Is R343 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R343 DHO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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