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R351 AMA

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

76,838 mi
Last recorded76,838 miles
Recorded on18 May 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR351 AMA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 18 May 2017 76,838 miles

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

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

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced trailing arm corroded and broken at it's mounting (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

underbody heavily corroded

Pass 27 Apr 2016 75,525 miles

underbody very rusty

Pass 22 Apr 2015 73,479 miles

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

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

underbody very rusty including front and rear subframes and front suspension

Pass 2 May 2014 72,551 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 72,547 miles

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

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

Pass 9 May 2013 71,414 miles

this vehicle is heavily corroded on the underbody

Fail 8 May 2013 71,404 miles

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

this vehicle is heavily corroded on the underbody

Pass 1 May 2012 68,837 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 68,791 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both rear brake discs corroded also underbody heavily corroded

Pass 16 May 2011 65,923 miles

underbody heavily corroded but solid on test and rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 22 May 2010 62,031 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 57,617 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2008 54,592 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 54,585 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 21 May 2007 52,458 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 52,452 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2006 48,568 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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R351 AMA is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 R351 AMA, 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 R351 AMA registered?

R351 AMA is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 4 August 1997.

Is R351 AMA safe to buy?

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