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R447 VAV

1997 Mazda 626 Gsi

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,324 mi
Last recorded132,324 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Gsi115,340 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 VAV
MakeMazda
Model626 Gsi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2008 132,324 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 142,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Nov 2007 123,579 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 123,579 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 27 Nov 2006 111,172 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Gsi?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
8,766
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
parking brake recording little or no effort 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
brake disc excessively pitted 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
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R447 VAV is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gsi in Blue 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 Gsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.7% with a typical mileage of 115,340 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 Gsi fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R447 VAV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Gsi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 Gsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R447 VAV registered?

R447 VAV is a 1997 Mazda 626 Gsi, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R447 VAV 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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