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R407 CKN

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

175,097 mi
Last recorded175,097 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR407 CKN
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2010 175,097 miles

Battery insecure

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all front & rear suspension bushes starting to perished & split

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

lower engine cover insecure

n/s front floor area slight damage

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

under side of vehcle corroded

Fail 2 Jan 2010 175,097 miles

Battery insecure

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

Oil leak

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all front & rear suspension bushes starting to perished & split

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

lower engine cover insecure

n/s front floor area slight damage

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

under side of vehcle corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2009 159,948 miles

Battery insecure

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

all rear suspension bushes perished & split

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Jan 2009 159,948 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Battery insecure

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

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Oil leak

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

all rear suspension bushes perished & split

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2008 140,737 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2008 140,737 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

brake pedal rubber worn

exhaust heavily corroded but not leaking

rear brake hose ferules corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2006 128,390 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

advice, o/s rear brake disc has slight brake disc judder

Pass 3 Dec 2005 120,094 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2005 120,094 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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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R407 CKN is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R407 CKN, 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 R407 CKN registered?

R407 CKN is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 5 November 1997.

Is R407 CKN safe to buy?

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