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R177 OPS

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

118,744 mi
Last recorded118,744 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 OPS
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2012 118,744 miles

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

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

FRONT BUMPER SUPPORT BROKEN

O/S BRAKE CABLE CORRODED

Pass 10 Jan 2011 116,951 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 116,910 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 114,633 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2009 111,892 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 111,888 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 109,094 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 106,768 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 103,214 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 103,214 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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R177 OPS is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R177 OPS, 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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What year was R177 OPS registered?

R177 OPS is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 11 August 1997.

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