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R329 EFA

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

69,156 mi
Last recorded69,156 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR329 EFA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 69,156 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to offside front inner wing

surface rust on both sills

Fail 25 May 2017 69,156 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion to offside front inner wing

surface rust on both sills

Pass 24 May 2016 68,592 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both front drop links (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Light surface corrosion n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r & o/s/r brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing corroding (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill thin toward rear - requires attention (2.4.A.3)

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

Screen scratched above zone b

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Corrosion to front and rear subframes, all suspension arms and links etc (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both front bottom ball joint movement off load - recommend replacement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both sill closing panels corroding (2.4.A.3)

Pass 20 May 2015 65,797 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both sill backing panels rusty

outer sills slightly rusty

Pass 19 May 2014 63,122 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight scratching to windscreen outside of swept area

slight surface corrosion to offside front inner wing

Fail 19 May 2014 63,122 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

slight scratching to windscreen outside of swept area

slight surface corrosion to offside front inner wing

Fail 11 May 2013 59,563 miles

Both outer sills corroding and underbody surface corrosion

Corrosion to o/s inner wing

Initial movement to n/s/f wishbone front bush

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Scratching to screen

initial movement to o/s/f wishbone front bush

splitting to n/s wiper blade

Pass 11 May 2013 59,563 miles

Both outer sills corroding and underbody surface corrosion

Corrosion to o/s inner wing

Initial movement to n/s/f wishbone front bush

Offside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear number plate deteriorated

Scratching to screen

initial movement to o/s/f wishbone front bush

splitting to n/s wiper blade

Pass 16 May 2012 55,712 miles

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

slight scratching across zone "b" of screen

Pass 24 May 2011 51,685 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

slight scratching to nearside of windscreen

Fail 23 May 2011 51,671 miles

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

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre perished on outer sidewall

rear subframe very rusty

slight scratching to nearside of windscreen

Pass 17 May 2010 50,606 miles

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

deformation to rear number plate

perishing to n/s/r outer tyre wall

screen scratched n/s

splitting to o/s wiper blade

Pass 18 May 2009 49,116 miles

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

both front lower suspension arms rusty

nearside front tyre slightly perished

nearside rear tyre slightly perished

offside and nearside rear sill backing panels rusty

rear suspension arms and other components rusty

Pass 19 May 2008 46,987 miles
Fail 19 May 2008 46,987 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 15 May 2007 44,201 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 44,199 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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)

o/s park brake efficieny low,minor perishing to alternator belt and o/s/f flexible brake hose,live terminal on battery loose,under body and exhaust rusting at rear,thorn in n/s/r tyre tread,surface corrosion to n/s/f & o/s/f metal brake pipes

Pass 23 May 2006 41,028 miles

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

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

offside park brake reading low

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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R329 EFA 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 66.7%.

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 R329 EFA, 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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R329 EFA is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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