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R412 CGU

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,224 mi
Last recorded107,224 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR412 CGU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 107,224 miles

Both sides rear wheel arches and inner sills slightly corroded

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides also perished (4.1.E.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate damaged but readable

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2017 107,224 miles

Both sides rear wheel arches and inner sills slightly corroded

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides also perished (4.1.E.1)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Front registration plate damaged but readable

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded Both sides (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 102,992 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides with inner sills + rear wheel arches also corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front and rear (3.5.1i)

exhaust system slightly corroded

front registration plate broken but ok

offside front tyre perished /cracked

Pass 25 Aug 2015 99,072 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 99,072 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 94,157 miles

Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 89,218 miles

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

both rear wheel arch has corrosion

underbody has slight corrosion

Pass 23 Aug 2012 84,700 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 23 Aug 2012 84,700 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

wipers slightly smearing

Fail 11 Aug 2011 79,682 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

Pass 11 Aug 2011 79,682 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside 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)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 71,630 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 71,627 miles

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

Pass 16 Jul 2009 62,627 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 58,091 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 53,472 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2007 53,446 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 49,467 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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R412 CGU 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 66.7%.

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 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 R412 CGU, 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 R412 CGU registered?

R412 CGU is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 15 August 1997.

Is R412 CGU safe to buy?

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