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R104 SKX

1997 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2022
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

197,948 mi
Last recorded197,948 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR104 SKX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2021 197,948 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2021 197,943 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2020 193,593 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2020 193,591 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 188,150 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 188,150 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 183,759 miles

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

parking brake has only just met the required efficiency - 16%

Fail 31 Oct 2018 183,492 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

parking brake has only just met the required efficiency - 16%

Pass 30 Oct 2017 179,076 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank corroded near side at mounting point

Fail 20 Oct 2017 179,026 miles

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill (6.1.A.1)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

fuel tank corroded near side at mounting point

Pass 17 Oct 2016 175,039 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake is starting to bind

Nearside Rear Outer sill showing signs of corrosion

engine oil sump is corroding and starting to leak

offside and nearside front top suspension mounts deteriorating under bonnet

Fail 17 Oct 2016 175,039 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords on outer wall (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened wearing thin on inner face (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake is starting to bind

Nearside Rear Outer sill showing signs of corrosion

engine oil sump is corroding and starting to leak

offside and nearside front top suspension mounts deteriorating under bonnet

Pass 12 Oct 2015 171,505 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2014 169,841 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

the o/s mirror unit is damaged

the o/s/r lamp unit is damaged

Fail 18 Oct 2014 169,833 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

the o/s mirror unit is damaged

the o/s/r lamp unit is damaged

Pass 2 Nov 2013 166,022 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal anti-slip provision slight worn

Pass 28 Nov 2012 159,060 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 150,758 miles

offside rear brake discs is very heavily corroded and pitted causing fail to parking brake may be caliper is not working corectly?

Fail 10 Oct 2011 150,758 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

offside rear brake discs is very heavily corroded and pitted causing fail to parking brake may be caliper is not working corectly?

Pass 1 Oct 2010 147,652 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 147,645 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 145,550 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 142,837 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 136,934 miles

both front tyres nearing limit

Pass 11 Oct 2006 124,150 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 124,150 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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R104 SKX is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R104 SKX, 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.

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R104 SKX is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 4 November 1997.

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