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R957 JVK

1997 Mazda 626 LX

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

209,648 mi
Last recorded209,648 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 LX106,313 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR957 JVK
MakeMazda
Model626 LX
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2008 209,648 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2007 175,447 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 150,167 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2006 150,167 miles

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front pipe exhaust bracket missing

oil sump starting to corrode and weep oil

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 LX?

Based on 698 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
6,732
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
brake disc excessively pitted 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
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R957 JVK is a 1997 Mazda 626 LX in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.3% with a typical mileage of 106,313 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 LX fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R957 JVK, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 LX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R957 JVK registered?

R957 JVK is a 1997 Mazda 626 LX, first registered on 24 September 1997.

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