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R435 DHO

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

71,036 mi
Last recorded71,036 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2021
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR435 DHO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2021 71,036 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 68,830 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2020 68,830 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 9 May 2019 66,168 miles
Pass 10 May 2018 62,981 miles

both front tyres bald on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2017 59,127 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Fail 10 May 2017 59,127 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil Both rear (2.7.3)

Pass 10 May 2016 57,793 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2015 57,270 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 56,485 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 56,168 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 55,154 miles
Pass 16 May 2012 53,682 miles
Fail 14 May 2012 53,682 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 25 May 2011 51,181 miles

nearside rear footbrake low effort

Fail 25 May 2011 51,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear footbrake low effort

Pass 19 May 2010 48,941 miles
Fail 19 May 2010 48,941 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 21 May 2009 46,248 miles

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2009 46,248 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 43,433 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 May 2008 43,433 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2007 40,651 miles

hi-level brake light inoperative

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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R435 DHO is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 R435 DHO, 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 R435 DHO registered?

R435 DHO is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 August 1997.

Is R435 DHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R435 DHO shows 23 tests with a 65.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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