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R368 TWE

1997 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

71,526 mi
Last recorded71,526 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2022
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR368 TWE
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2022 71,526 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 68,137 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2021 68,137 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 67,605 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.f and n.s.f brake discs worn/pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule o.s.f and n.s.f brake hoses have slight corrosion to ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o.s.r and n.s.r brake discs pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded o.s.r and n.s.r coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Lower o.s.r and n.s.r outer sill and arch area slightly corroded

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive o.s.r and n.s.r suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2019 65,722 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

exhaust corroded

fuel cap sealing ring slightly split/but still sealing

Fail 25 Apr 2019 65,721 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

bolt in o/s/f tyre

exhaust corroded

fuel cap sealing ring slightly split/but still sealing

slight smear to wipers

Pass 19 Apr 2018 62,478 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 59,865 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2017 59,865 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 4 May 2016 56,219 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 53,667 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2014 50,986 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 50,985 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

front brake discs are slightly corroded

rear discs are heavily corroded

Pass 15 May 2013 47,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Jun 2012 43,578 miles

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

Fail 11 Jun 2012 43,578 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 42,154 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 41,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 41,655 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2009 40,404 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 39,656 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2007 38,576 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 37,503 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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R368 TWE is a 1997 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 R368 TWE, 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 R368 TWE registered?

R368 TWE is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 10 December 1997.

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