MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,528 miAbove average mileage for this year
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corrosion rear arches
corrosion some brake pipes
corrosion various parts of underbody and components some may go through with heavier tool
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion rear arches
corrosion some brake pipes
corrosion various parts of underbody and components some may go through with heavier tool
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
rear reg plate slightly deteriorated
slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
rear reg plate slightly deteriorated
slight corrosion to various parts and componants of under vehicle
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear number plate deteriorating
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)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear number getting dis-coloured
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
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)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
rear number plate getting dis-coloured
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
How Reliable is the Mazda 626?
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R438 VAV is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 R438 VAV, 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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R438 VAV is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.
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