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IJZ 3655

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,879 mi
Last recorded121,879 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIJZ 3655
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Fail 16 Jan 2013 121,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 121,879 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jan 2012 118,526 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 114,906 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 114,906 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 111,193 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Jan 2010 111,193 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Jan 2009 107,045 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 100,695 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 97,148 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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IJZ 3655 is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 100,302 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 IJZ 3655, 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 29 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 IJZ 3655 registered?

IJZ 3655 is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is IJZ 3655 safe to buy?

The MOT history for IJZ 3655 shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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