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R87 ERL

2000 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

64,979 mi
Last recorded64,979 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR87 ERL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 64,979 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Dec 2024 59,076 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 55,687 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 51,286 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2022 45,448 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2021 38,658 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2020 34,108 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2019 31,489 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2018 24,162 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2018 24,162 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 16,568 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 16,494 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 16,417 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 16,194 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 16,116 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 15,940 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 15,846 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 15,589 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 15,228 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 14,863 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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R87 ERL is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

Across all 2000 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 87,127 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 R87 ERL, 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 26 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R87 ERL registered?

R87 ERL is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 2 March 2000.

Is R87 ERL safe to buy?

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