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R721 EUA

1997 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

142,592 mi
Last recorded142,592 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR721 EUA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2011 142,592 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 31 Oct 2011 142,592 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Spare tyre defective

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Oct 2010 133,671 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010 133,662 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Nov 2009 125,225 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sills,floor,wheel arches all starting to corrode

Pass 2 Nov 2009 125,225 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

sills,floor,wheel arches all starting to corrode

Pass 7 Nov 2008 117,750 miles

wheel arches starting to corrode

Pass 20 Nov 2007 111,924 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2007 111,726 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 105,424 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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R721 EUA is a 1997 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R721 EUA, 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 R721 EUA registered?

R721 EUA is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 6 September 1997.

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