1997 Mazda 626 2.0L Petrol · R943 RFC
1997 Mazda 626 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 01/09/1997. Recorded mileage 168,243 miles. MOT status: Expired.
- Make & Model
- MAZDA 626
- Year / Origin
- 1997 · Reading
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 05/02/2015
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (08/12/2014)
- Recorded Mileage
- 168,243 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 1997
- Engine
- 1991cc
R943 RFC Key Findings
- 13 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 06/02/2014
- 168,243 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 4 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (25 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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R943 RFC Mileage History
- 18/07/2006119,669 mi
- 24/08/2007127,506 mi+7,837 mi
- 23/10/2008136,705 mi+9,199 mi
- 29/10/2009143,595 mi+6,890 mi
- 26/11/2009143,794 mi+199 mi
- 02/11/2010150,624 mi+6,830 mi
- 17/11/2011156,917 mi+6,293 mi
- 19/12/2012164,548 mi+7,631 mi
- 21/12/2012112,450 mi-52,098 mi
- 04/01/2013164,565 mi+52,115 mi
- 09/01/2013164,604 mi+39 mi
- 29/01/2014168,053 mi+3,449 mi
- 06/02/2014168,243 mi+190 mi
Average of roughly 6,428 miles per year across 13 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
R943 RFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
13 MOT tests are recorded for this 1997 Mazda 626 (R943 RFC) between July 2006 and February 2014.
The record contains 9 passes and 4 failures.
The most recent test on 06 February 2014 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 4 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (25 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Lighting (2 issues), Steering (2 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 12 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)”; “Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)”.
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