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R701 DBP

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

78,983 mi
Last recorded78,983 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR701 DBP
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2017 78,983 miles

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2017 78,980 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 74,396 miles

N/S/R lower suspension arm appears to be abit bent slightly

O/S/F tyre getting abit worn at inner/outer tread edges

Rear end inner sills/chassis areas starting to get abit of surface corrosion

Pass 16 Feb 2015 69,307 miles

N/S/F tyre low on tread and nearing limits of wear

Rear chassis areas starting to get abit corroded in places (esp N/S/R)

Rear end inner sills and chassis areas, and around suspension arm mounts, starting to get abit corroded

Rear inner w/arch top suspension/spring mount areas starting to get abit corroded slightly

Pass 29 Jan 2014 63,960 miles

Front to rear metal b/pipe at N/S/R end, getting abit corroded slightly

N/S/F tyre getting low on tread

Rear inner b/pads appear abit low

Rear inner sills abit corroded

Rear subframe starting to get abit corroded

Fail 27 Jan 2014 63,960 miles

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

Both front b/hoses and O/S/R b/hose starting to get abit perrished and cracked

Excessive corrosion in engine bay area, at O/S inner wing area, next to engine mounting

Front to rear metal b/pipe at N/S/R end, getting abit corroded slightly

N/S/F tyre getting low on tread

Rear inner b/pads appear abit low

Rear inner sills abit corroded

Rear subframe starting to get abit corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2013 59,406 miles

Both rear inner w/arch top turret areas around susp/mounts, getting abit corroded

Excessive corrosion at O/S/F inner wing area, in engine bay, next to engine mount (NOT quite within fail limits at time of test)

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded

Front b/hoses getting abit perrished and cracked

GENERAL UNDERSIDE STARTING TO GET ABIT CORRODED IN PLACES

O/S/F tyre abit worn at outer tread edge

O/S/R brake callipar area around P/Brake lever appears abit damp (NOT leaking at time of test)

Rear inner b/pads appear low

Pass 13 Feb 2012 54,914 miles

Both rear Inner w/arch top turret areas around susp/mounts starting to get abit corroded

Front and rear b/hoses starting to get abit cracked and perrished slightly

Rear Inner sills getting abit corroded slightly

Pass 21 Feb 2011 50,466 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules

Both front b/hoses starting to crack and perrish slightly

Both rear w/arch edges getting abit corroded (esp O/S/R - BOARDER LINE)

Front and rear Inner b/pads appear abit low

Front to rear metal b/pipe at N/S/R end, getting abit corroded

Rear end Inner sills/chassis areas getting abit corroded slightly

Slight surface corrosion at front and rear suspension and brake components, and subframes

Pass 20 Feb 2010 45,187 miles

Both rear w/arch edges getting abit corroded (esp O/S/R)

Front and rear b/hoses starting to get abit cracked and perrished slightly, and abit corroded at ferrules

Front and rear suspension and brake components starting to get abit corroded slightly

Front to rear metal b/pipe at N/S/R end getting abit corroded slightly

N/S w/blade split at ends

Rear inner sills getting abit corroded

Slight corrosion at both rear inner w/arch top turret areas, around top susp/mounts

Pass 5 Feb 2009 40,380 miles

B/Hoses getting abit corroded at ferrules slightly

Both rear inner w/arch top turret areas around top susp/mounts,getting abit corroded

Slight corrosion (esp O/S/R) at both rear w/arch edges

Slight corrosion starting at N/S/R metal b/pipe at end

Pass 18 Feb 2008 36,807 miles

B/Hoses abit corroded at ferrules slightly

Rear inner sills getting abit corroded slightly

Rear w/arch edges abit corroded slightly and slight corrosion at both rear inner w/arch top turret areas around susp/mounts

Slight corrosion at N/S/R metal b/pipe end

Pass 27 Jan 2007 32,178 miles

O/S/R tyre inner tread edge getting abit distorted and uneven slightly

Pass 16 Feb 2006 27,854 miles

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

Offside Front 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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R701 DBP is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R701 DBP, 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 R701 DBP registered?

R701 DBP is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1997.

Is R701 DBP safe to buy?

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