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R319 FDU

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,116 mi
Last recorded149,116 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR319 FDU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 149,116 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 136,209 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 136,207 miles

Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 125,180 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 114,674 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 114,670 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 101,808 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres on centre tread slight cracks

Pass 8 Nov 2006 91,950 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 91,875 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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R319 FDU is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R319 FDU, 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 R319 FDU registered?

R319 FDU is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R319 FDU safe to buy?

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