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R634 ANH

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

144,453 mi
Last recorded144,453 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 ANH
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2010 144,453 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake back plates rusted

front brake discs scorred

Fail 9 Aug 2010 144,270 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear brake back plates rusted

front brake discs scorred

nearside washer not hitting screen

Pass 3 Sep 2009 139,564 miles

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

all rear suspension bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

both rear anti roll bar links noisey

rear brake backing plates slightly corroded

Fail 19 Aug 2009 139,258 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

all rear suspension bushes perished but not resulting in excessive movement

both rear anti roll bar links noisey

rear brake backing plates slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2008 132,079 miles

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine misfire

Fail 18 Aug 2008 131,893 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine misfire

Pass 23 Aug 2007 124,624 miles

surface rust on rear suspension components

Fail 16 Aug 2006 120,117 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 120,117 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2005 115,712 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Aug 2005 115,712 miles

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

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

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

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

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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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R634 ANH is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R634 ANH, 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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R634 ANH is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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