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R272 KGJ

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2015
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

92,772 mi
Last recorded92,772 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR272 KGJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2014 92,772 miles

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

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

generaly corroded underside

Fail 11 Nov 2014 92,771 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

generaly corroded underside

Pass 26 Nov 2013 92,405 miles

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear chassis rails corroding/both rear sill drop plates badly corroded,sill end plates corroding in prescribed areas

both rear wheel arches corroding

front and rear subframes and suspension components badly corroded

osf floor pan corroding

osf seat belt not retracting fully/twisted

osr suspension mount damaged/corroding

Fail 25 Nov 2013 92,405 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear chassis rails corroding/both rear sill drop plates badly corroded,sill end plates corroding in prescribed areas

front and rear subframes and suspension components badly corroded

nsr wheel arch corroded

osf floor pan corroding

osf seat belt not retracting fully/twisted

osr suspension mount damaged/corroding

Pass 29 Nov 2012 92,066 miles

Both Rear Tyres Worn On Edges & Perishing--N/S/R Only Just Legal --RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Corrosion Front & Rear Subframes

Drivers Seatbelt Twisted

Exhaust & Mounts Corroding

Fuel Tank Damaged

General Under Body Corrosion

O/S/F Outer CV Boot Perishing

O/S/R Brake Hose Perishing Slightly

Rear Chassis Rails Corroding

Sign Of Corrosion Both Front & Rear Suspension Components

Sign Of Corrosion Both Rear Sill Drop Plates

Sign Of Slight Corrosion Front Brake Pipes

Fail 28 Nov 2012 92,061 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Both Rear Brake Hoses Perishing

Both Rear Tyres Worn On Edges & Perishing--N/S/R Only Just Legal --RECOMMEND ATTENTION

Corrosion Front & Rear Subframes

Drivers Seatbelt Twisted

Exhaust & Mounts Corroding

Fuel Tank Damaged

General Under Body Corrosion

N/S/F Brake Hose Badly Perishing--RECOMMEND ATTENTION

O/S/F Outer CV Boot Perishing

Rear Brake Balance Poor

Rear Chassis Rails Corroding

Sign Of Corrosion Both Front & Rear Suspension Components

Sign Of Corrosion Both Rear Sill Drop Plates

Sign Of Slight Corrosion Front Brake Pipes

Pass 28 Nov 2011 91,615 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2011 91,615 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 24 Sep 2010 86,853 miles

nearside front tyre tread low on edges

nearside parking brake has lower reading

Fail 24 Sep 2010 86,853 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside parking brake has lower reading

Fail 21 Sep 2009 79,711 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 79,711 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 75,431 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

handbrake lever has travel

Fail 17 Sep 2007 71,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise reserve to hand brake

Pass 17 Sep 2007 71,571 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

advise reserve to hand brake

Pass 12 Sep 2006 65,536 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 11 Sep 2006 65,535 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Brake relay lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R272 KGJ is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.

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 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 R272 KGJ, 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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R272 KGJ is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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