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R631 RCH

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

120,537 mi
Last recorded120,537 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR631 RCH
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 120,537 miles

Nearside Rear footbrake efforts fluctuating slighlty

Offside handbrake effort could be improved

exhaust knocking and blowing slightly

Pass 12 Aug 2015 115,225 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 112,583 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 109,634 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 105,888 miles

Gearbox mounting defective

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

condition of all rear suspention arm rubber bushes deteriorated

condition of exhaust systeam deteriorated in places centre pipe to back box joint

condition of front nearside front brake disc and pads

Fail 19 Jul 2012 105,887 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Gearbox mounting defective

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

condition of all rear suspention arm rubber bushes deteriorated

condition of exhaust systeam deteriorated in places centre pipe to back box joint

condition of front nearside front brake disc and pads

Pass 4 Aug 2011 101,764 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

general condition of all rear suspention arm rubber bushes deteriorated slight play at offside rear bush/arm

Fail 4 Aug 2011 101,764 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

general condition of all rear suspention arm rubber bushes deteriorated slight play at offside rear bush/arm

Pass 2 Aug 2010 89,897 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT BRAKE BINDING

Pass 10 Sep 2009 87,433 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Sep 2009 87,433 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 83,493 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 83,490 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 14 Sep 2007 79,442 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 72,230 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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R631 RCH is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R631 RCH, 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 R631 RCH registered?

R631 RCH is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 19 August 1997.

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