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R360 PWN

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

125,355 mi
Last recorded125,355 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR360 PWN
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2016 125,355 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Fluid leak around power steering pump area.

Front exhaust clamp loose.

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm) and is bald on the outer edge.

No oil reading on the dipstick.

Rear brake pads look to be worn very low.

Rear numberplate is deteriorating.

Slight blow from front section. Cat brick loose. Rear joint in poor condition.

Slight leak from N/S outer CV boot.

Fail 15 Apr 2016 125,355 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine oil leaks.

Fluid leak around power steering pump area.

Front exhaust clamp loose.

N/S/F tyre is worn low (3mm) and is bald on the outer edge.

No oil reading on the dipstick.

Rear brake pads look to be worn very low.

Rear numberplate is deteriorating.

Slight blow from front section. Cat brick loose. Rear joint in poor condition.

Slight leak from N/S outer CV boot.

Pass 21 Apr 2015 112,770 miles

N/S/F tyre is worn to the limit.(1.6mm)

O/S/F tyre is worn low.(3mm)

Fail 18 Apr 2015 112,770 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

N/S/F tyre is worn to the limit.(1.6mm)

O/S/F tyre is worn low.(3mm)

Passenger wiper smears.

Pass 21 Apr 2014 101,044 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust heat shild noisy

Fail 21 Apr 2014 101,044 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust heat shild noisy

Pass 7 Mar 2013 90,365 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 90,365 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 79,165 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 71,531 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 64,683 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2010 64,683 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 16 Mar 2009 58,269 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 58,269 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2008 52,102 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2007 37,415 miles

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

Fail 6 Mar 2007 37,415 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 32,426 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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R360 PWN is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R360 PWN, 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 R360 PWN registered?

R360 PWN is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 4 November 1997.

Is R360 PWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R360 PWN shows 18 tests with a 61.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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