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R173 MNK

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

173,643 mi
Last recorded173,643 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 MNK
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 26 Mar 2012 173,643 miles

N/S/F Tyre is Wearing On The Outside Edges

Pass 17 Mar 2011 169,146 miles

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

all under body suspension components have slight corrosion

Pass 31 Mar 2010 167,152 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 159,524 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2008 152,259 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 143,282 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

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

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

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

both front brakes binding slightly

Pass 13 Feb 2006 135,626 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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R173 MNK is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R173 MNK, 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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R173 MNK is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 September 1997.

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