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R626 FRW

1997 Mazda MPV

White Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Nov 2026
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

249,708 mi
Last recorded249,708 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda MPV132,784 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 FRW
MakeMazda
ModelMPV
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 249,708 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Oct 2025 249,649 miles

Offside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 244,244 miles

Both head lamp beam patterns poor. Undertrays fitted. Centre stop lamp dim. Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Fail 4 Oct 2024 244,244 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Both head lamp beam patterns poor. Undertrays fitted. Centre stop lamp dim. Engine and gearbox oil leaks.

Pass 27 Sep 2023 242,151 miles

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Long hand brake travel.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2023 242,143 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded Both front and both rear. (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Long hand brake travel.

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Gear box. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2022 237,655 miles

Nearside outer sill slightly corroded.

oil leak.

Pass 11 Oct 2021 232,224 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

slightly oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2020 222,812 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 213,194 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 199,124 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 186,351 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear hub seal weeping

Pass 9 Sep 2016 169,051 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Sep 2015 154,864 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2015 154,864 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 142,607 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 129,976 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Fail 14 Sep 2013 129,976 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2012 115,490 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 102,473 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2011 102,473 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching badly frayed (5.2.2b)

both track rod ends grease boots split

different size tyres fitted front and rear

How Reliable is the Mazda MPV?

Based on 44,611 MOT tests across 3,157 vehicles.

68.2%
Pass Rate
6,780
Miles/Year
31
Year Lifespan
3,157
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,975
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 1,401
position lamp(s) not working 1,305
Registration plate lamp not working 1,115
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 982
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R626 FRW is a 1997 Mazda MPV in White with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 1997 Mazda MPV models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.8% with a typical mileage of 132,784 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda MPV fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,975 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R626 FRW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda MPV typically stays on UK roads for around 31 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda MPV is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R626 FRW registered?

R626 FRW is a 1997 Mazda MPV, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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The MOT history for R626 FRW shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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