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R314 VNF

1997 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

105,130 mi
Last recorded105,130 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR314 VNF
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2021 105,130 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 102,603 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2020 102,603 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Nov 2019 100,050 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2018 97,615 miles

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Nov 2018 97,614 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2017 95,341 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 91,913 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2016 91,913 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2015 88,009 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2014 83,349 miles

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front tyre is wearing on the outer side

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2014 83,349 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside front tyre is wearing on the outer side

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 79,083 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 18 Nov 2013 79,083 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2012 74,864 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Nov 2011 69,759 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 69,759 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2010 64,054 miles

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

Fail 20 Nov 2010 64,054 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2009 59,402 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 54,570 miles

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Nov 2008 54,540 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 24 Nov 2007 50,253 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2006 45,372 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 40,701 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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R314 VNF is a 1997 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 R314 VNF, 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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R314 VNF is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 24 December 1997.

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