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R418 CKN

1997 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

98,000 mi
Last recorded98,000 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR418 CKN
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2017 98,000 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 97,006 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015
Pass 10 Nov 2014 93,009 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2013 92,325 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012
Fail 15 Nov 2012

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 9 Nov 2011 89,774 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 88,073 miles

both front brake pipes corroded

Pass 13 Nov 2009 86,544 miles

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

advise covering of rust on under side of car

advise near side rear brake disc rusting

pos air leak around manifold area

Pass 5 Nov 2008 84,614 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 82,813 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 80,897 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2006 80,896 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.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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R418 CKN is a 1997 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R418 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 R418 CKN registered?

R418 CKN is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 11 November 1997.

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