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R427 LJW

1997 Mazda 626 Lxi

White Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2008
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

145,353 mi
Last recorded145,353 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2007
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi100,519 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 LJW
MakeMazda
Model626 Lxi
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc
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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2007 145,353 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 145,350 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2006 137,562 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 137,562 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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R427 LJW is a 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi in White with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R427 LJW, 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 R427 LJW registered?

R427 LJW is a 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi, first registered on 2 August 1997.

Is R427 LJW safe to buy?

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