MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
217,498 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
corrosion on coil springs / front brake pipes corroding / o/s/f flexi hose perrishing / slight play in n/s/f bearing / both front outer sills corroding x getting weak /
o/s/r outer arch corroding / bad corrosion on rear chassie rails near subframe / front cross member corroding / slight play in o/s/f drop link /
o/s/r roll bar bush splitting / under body corrosion / slight gearbox leak / rear subframe corroding / exhaust clamp loose
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS
corrosion on coil springs / front brake pipes corroding / o/s/f flexi hose perrishing / slight play in n/s/f bearing / both front outer sills corroding x getting weak /
o/s/r outer arch corroding / bad corrosion on rear chassie rails near subframe / front cross member corroding / slight play in o/s/f drop link /
o/s/r roll bar bush splitting / under body corrosion / slight gearbox leak / rear subframe corroding / exhaust clamp loose
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
n/s/f drive shaft seal leaking
o/s/f inner wing starting to rust
Oil leak
Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside diff seal leaking
nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
nearside diff seal leaking
nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
abs wire not secure on offside front susspension strut
offside rear tyre wearing on inside edge
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda 626?
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R450 HWT is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R450 HWT, 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 R450 HWT registered?
R450 HWT is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 27 October 1997.
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