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R494 UBP

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2014
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

96,717 mi
Last recorded96,717 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR494 UBP
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2013 96,717 miles

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL HAS CUTS

N/S REAR BRAKE PADS LOW ........EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

O/S FRONT C/V GAITER PERISHING

O/S FRONT FOG LAMP CRACKED

O/S REAR TYRE OUTER WALL PERISHED

O/S REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

Fail 25 Apr 2013 96,717 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL HAS CUTS

N/S REAR BRAKE PADS LOW ........EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

O/S FRONT C/V GAITER PERISHING

O/S FRONT FOG LAMP CRACKED

O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW .EARLY RECTIFICATION ADVISED

O/S REAR TYRE OUTER WALL PERISHED

O/S REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODED

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

Fail 18 Apr 2012 91,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL HAS CUT

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

O/S FRONT FOG LAMP CHIPPED

O/S FRONT OUTER C/V GAITER STARTING TO PERISH

O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

REAR WHEEL ARCHS CORRODING

Pass 18 Apr 2012 91,823 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

HIGH LEVEL BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

N/S FRONT TYRE OUTER WALL HAS CUT

O/S FRONT FOG LAMP CHIPPED

O/S FRONT OUTER C/V GAITER STARTING TO PERISH

O/S FRONT TYRE EDGES LOW

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODING

REAR WHEEL ARCHS CORRODING

Pass 29 Mar 2011 87,130 miles

BOTH REAR INNER BRAKE DISC SURFACES BADLY CORRODED

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

O/S FRONT FOG LAMP DAMAGED

O/S REAR WHEEL ARCH CORRODING

Pass 21 Apr 2010 82,997 miles

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

Fail 21 Apr 2010 82,997 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2009 79,949 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 76,904 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 76,902 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2007 62,491 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2007 62,491 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 4 Sep 2006 49,104 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
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R494 UBP is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 R494 UBP, 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 R494 UBP registered?

R494 UBP is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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