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R427 JCK

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

104,178 mi
Last recorded104,178 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2026
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR427 JCK
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2026 104,178 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 103,170 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch going to inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2024 101,962 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2023 100,556 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2022 99,059 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2022 99,056 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm likely to fail trailing are serious corrosion at lower bush end (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Jul 2021 97,314 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 95,502 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 93,739 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 91,940 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 89,414 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 87,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 84,979 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2015 84,979 miles

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

Pass 21 Jul 2014 82,146 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2013 78,662 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2012 76,113 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 73,811 miles

slight corrsion on n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 22 Jul 2010 71,220 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 68,266 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 68,266 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 65,621 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2007 63,171 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2007 63,171 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 59,514 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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R427 JCK is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 R427 JCK, 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 R427 JCK registered?

R427 JCK is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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