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R484 MRU

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,409 mi
Last recorded135,409 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR484 MRU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2010 135,409 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear windscreen is of a temporary type

Fail 9 Jun 2010 135,409 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear windscreen is of a temporary type

Pass 15 Jun 2009 127,791 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2009 127,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2008 126,578 miles

rear coil springs corroded

engine missing on tickover needs attention

exhuast corroded

pin hole in o/s/f outer cv gaitor

slight sideways movement in rear anti roll bar saddle rubbers

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 25 Jun 2008 126,578 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

engine missing on tickover needs attention

exhuast corroded

pin hole in o/s/f outer cv gaitor

rear coil springs corroded

slight sideways movement in rear anti roll bar saddle rubbers

stone chips in windscreen

surface corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 May 2007 121,848 miles

please see the advisory form issued on the previous MOT failure in addition to any new advisories on this page

Fail 21 May 2007 121,848 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

exhaust corroded

front flexable brake hoses age cracking

front pads wearing low

o/s/f outer cv gaitor seeping greese

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 26 May 2006 114,667 miles

exhaust corroded

front flexable brake hoses age cracking

pin hole in o/s/f outer cv gaitor

stone chips windscreen

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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R484 MRU is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R484 MRU, 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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R484 MRU is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 3 December 1997.

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