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R165 MTS

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

96,491 mi
Last recorded96,491 miles
Recorded on10 May 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 MTS
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 May 2016 96,491 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edges

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

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

coil spring corroded Both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded Both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 89,215 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside front brakes lightly binding

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2014 82,351 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear tyres cracking

Tyres worn on edges

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 74,093 miles

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s & o/s/r tyres cracked

n/s/f wiper detoriated

Fail 30 Apr 2013 74,093 miles

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

Oil leak

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

n/s & o/s/r tyres cracked

n/s/f wiper detoriated

Pass 14 May 2012 66,834 miles

advise dampness on servo no sign of leak

Pass 21 Apr 2011 58,860 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 51,319 miles

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

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

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

Rear Lower Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear inner sills corroded

oil leak around engine

Pass 8 May 2009 43,371 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 35,865 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 33,027 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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R165 MTS is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 R165 MTS, 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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R165 MTS is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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