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R311 DAA

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

65,138 mi
Last recorded65,138 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR311 DAA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2015 65,138 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2014 63,444 miles

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

coprrosion on front and rear brake calipers

corrosion on front and rear sausapenion

Fail 15 Apr 2014 63,444 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

coprrosion on front and rear brake calipers

corrosion on front and rear sausapenion

Pass 15 Apr 2013 62,453 miles

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

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

corrosion on front and rear all suspension

white furring on brake pipes

Fail 15 Apr 2013 62,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

corrosion on front and rear all suspension

white furring on brake pipes

Pass 16 Apr 2012 61,605 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 60,817 miles

nearside cv boot pin holed

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Fail 12 Apr 2011 60,817 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

nearside cv boot pin holed

slight corrosion to all brake pipes

Pass 15 Apr 2010 59,779 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear flex ferrules

grease on nearsive cv boot

Fail 15 Apr 2010 59,779 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

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

corrosion to rear flex ferrules

grease on nearsive cv boot

Fail 15 Apr 2009 58,812 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil slightly low

grease on near side outer c/v gaiter on damage found

Pass 15 Apr 2009 58,812 miles

engine oil slightly low

grease on near side outer c/v gaiter on damage found

Pass 10 Apr 2008 57,892 miles

engine oil level low

fine cracks to both front brake flexs

off side lower ball joint rubber split

Fail 10 Apr 2008 57,892 miles

Offside Rear Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

engine oil level low

fine cracks to both front brake flexs

off side lower ball joint rubber split

Fail 1 Mar 2007 55,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

handbrake travel high

Pass 1 Mar 2007 55,576 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel high

Fail 1 Mar 2006 53,731 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 53,731 miles

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

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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R311 DAA is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R311 DAA, 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 R311 DAA registered?

R311 DAA is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 14 August 1997.

Is R311 DAA safe to buy?

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