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R160 NDC

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

57,200 mi
Last recorded57,200 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR160 NDC
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 57,200 miles

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack/perish between tread

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack/perish between tread

Offside Front tyre starting to crack/perish between tread

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack/perish between tread

Fail 26 Jul 2016 57,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre starting to crack/perish between tread

Nearside Rear tyre starting to crack/perish between tread

Offside Front tyre starting to crack/perish between tread

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack/perish between tread

Pass 24 Aug 2015 55,903 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 55,855 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded center outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 54,017 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,424 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake slightly stiff when spining wheel

Fail 20 Aug 2013 51,405 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside front brake slightly stiff when spining wheel

Pass 14 Aug 2012 49,587 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,548 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 46,174 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 43,812 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2009 43,812 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2008 42,220 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 42,220 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2007 40,301 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 36,646 miles

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

Fail 22 Aug 2006 36,634 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately supported (3.6.B.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R160 NDC is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 R160 NDC, 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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R160 NDC is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 14 August 1997.

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