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R36 WDM

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2012
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

112,894 mi
Last recorded112,894 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR36 WDM
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2011 112,894 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 112,894 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 105,772 miles

nearside front brake disc excessively pitted and deteriorated

offside front brake disc excessively pitted and deteriorated

Fail 2 Sep 2010 105,513 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k) DANGEROUS

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

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

nearside front brake disc excessively pitted and deteriorated

offside front brake disc excessively pitted and deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2009 89,868 miles

handbrake only just achieving pass mark o/s wheel 50% of n/s suggest urgent attention

Fail 11 Sep 2009 89,861 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 84,283 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2008 84,163 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

surface corrosion underneath axle/suspension front and rear

Pass 24 Jul 2007 78,852 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 78,852 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front and rear numberplate deteriorated

Pass 21 Jul 2006 72,208 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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R36 WDM is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R36 WDM, 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 R36 WDM registered?

R36 WDM is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R36 WDM safe to buy?

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