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R706 DDA

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

96,124 mi
Last recorded96,124 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR706 DDA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2011 96,124 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2011 95,977 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 87,853 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2010 87,853 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 81,308 miles
Fail 10 Jul 2009 81,308 miles

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 75,742 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 75,742 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2007 69,942 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2007 69,942 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2006 63,808 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2006 63,808 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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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R706 DDA is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R706 DDA, 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 R706 DDA registered?

R706 DDA is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

Is R706 DDA safe to buy?

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