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R258 BMA

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

61,612 mi
Last recorded61,612 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 BMA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2020 61,612 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Sep 2020 61,600 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 58,785 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 54,415 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2018 54,403 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Sep 2017 47,055 miles

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

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

both front brake discs worn

Pass 5 Sep 2016 42,664 miles

front brake pads getting low and front brake discs worn inside edge

Pass 5 Sep 2015 38,500 miles

REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW

Pass 5 Sep 2014 34,705 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 31,015 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2012 27,758 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2011 25,362 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 22,793 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 20,335 miles

slight damage to front number plate

Pass 2 Sep 2008 16,903 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 13,846 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 12,409 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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R258 BMA 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 88.2%.

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 R258 BMA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R258 BMA registered?

R258 BMA is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R258 BMA safe to buy?

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