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R170 BDW

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

155,497 mi
Last recorded155,497 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 BDW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2014 155,497 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 11 Nov 2014 155,497 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre worn on outter edge

Pass 16 Oct 2013 140,734 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake servo corroded

corrosion in rear sills

lower suspension arms heavily corroded

o/s/r tyre void of tread on edge

suspension legs and subframes heavily corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2013 140,734 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake servo corroded

corrosion in rear sills

lower suspension arms heavily corroded

o/s wiper smearing

o/s/r tyre void of tread on edge

suspension legs and subframes heavily corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2012 127,717 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2012 127,715 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear suspension trailing arm bushes spliting

underside corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2011 127,240 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

all front and rear suspension corroded

Pass 29 Jul 2010 126,613 miles

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 29 Jul 2010 126,613 miles

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 3 Aug 2009 125,045 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2009 125,045 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

o/s/r wheel binding

Pass 4 Aug 2008 121,963 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 4 Aug 2008 121,963 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Aug 2007 117,178 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2006 111,964 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Aug 2005 104,482 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2005 104,482 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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R170 BDW 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 58.8%.

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 R170 BDW, 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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R170 BDW is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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