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R712 FBR

1997 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

85,343 mi
Last recorded85,343 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR712 FBR
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 85,343 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear suspension shows general corrosion

rear tyres and nearside front tyre outer sidewalls perishing

Pass 22 Sep 2015 83,996 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall perishing

Nearside Rear tyre outer sidewall perishing

Rear suspension shows general corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2014 82,973 miles

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

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

front pads look low

o/s/f tyre getting low and worn on inner edge

Fail 26 Sep 2014 82,945 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

front pads look low

o/s/f tyre getting low and worn on inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2013 80,039 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 78,005 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 76,512 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

rear tyres perishing

Pass 11 Oct 2010 75,242 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 73,253 miles

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 65,305 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 50,893 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2007 50,720 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 45,303 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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R712 FBR is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R712 FBR, 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 R712 FBR registered?

R712 FBR is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 25 November 1997.

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