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R310 BCA

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2011
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,666 mi
Last recorded73,666 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR310 BCA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2010 73,666 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 20 Dec 2010 73,666 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 71,355 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 69,173 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 69,173 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 67,327 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 65,493 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2005 56,704 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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R310 BCA is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R310 BCA, 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 R310 BCA registered?

R310 BCA is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R310 BCA safe to buy?

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