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R312 VOT

1997 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2017
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

58,737 mi
Last recorded58,737 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR312 VOT
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2016 58,737 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 56,513 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 54,906 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 52,710 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2013 52,710 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2012 49,689 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 46,914 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 44,079 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2009 41,485 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 38,424 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 35,475 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 30,982 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2005 28,076 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2005 28,076 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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R312 VOT is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R312 VOT, 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 R312 VOT registered?

R312 VOT is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 October 1997.

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