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R437 FTN

1997 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,903 mi
Last recorded126,903 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR437 FTN
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 126,903 miles

emissions close to limit and smoke from exhaust

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

o/s/r brake disc rusty

Pass 3 Feb 2011 116,601 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 109,480 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 109,480 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front tyre wear edges n/s and o/s/f , tyres getting close to limits .

General surface corrosion .

Fail 30 Jan 2009 101,170 miles

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

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

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

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2009 101,170 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2008 95,767 miles

both front outer cv gaiters leaking grease

marks in rear number plate

n/s and o/s front flexi hoses perished

Pass 11 Jan 2007 88,646 miles

front number plate close to limits

Pass 17 Jan 2006 81,475 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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R437 FTN is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R437 FTN, 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 R437 FTN registered?

R437 FTN is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 September 1997.

Is R437 FTN safe to buy?

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