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R421 VOV

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,861 mi
Last recorded136,861 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 VOV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 May 2013 136,861 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s/f wing damaged

Pass 31 May 2012 129,905 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 25 Mar 2011 121,335 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear suspension arms are slightly corroded

Fail 24 Mar 2011 121,335 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear suspension arms are slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2009 111,955 miles

front brake discs worn on inner surface.

front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate.

Fail 24 Nov 2009 111,955 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

front brake discs worn on inner surface.

front lower arm rear bushes starting to deteriorate.

offside front brake hose perished.

Pass 19 Nov 2008 99,900 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 87,715 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2007 87,400 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

handbrake high

Pass 27 Nov 2006 68,133 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2006 68,133 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2005 50,449 miles

NO OIL LIGHT , WIRE BROKEN TO SWITCH

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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R421 VOV is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R421 VOV, 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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R421 VOV is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 18 December 1997.

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