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R724 XDM

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

202,433 mi
Last recorded202,433 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR724 XDM
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2025 202,433 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Central outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Asymmetric tyre is fitted the wrong way around

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and rear (0.1 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Nov 2024 198,831 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2024 198,831 miles

Fuel tank leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2023 193,245 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear fuel tank mounting corroded

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Nov 2022 190,153 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2021 188,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 8 Nov 2021 188,188 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced drop sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on outer edge and cracking (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Nov 2020 186,020 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2019 181,392 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 173,236 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 160,796 miles

Nearside Front Upper macpherson strut has cracks in rubber mounting

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper macpherson strut has cracks in rubber mounting

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

Pass 9 Nov 2016 143,281 miles

o/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

Fail 5 Nov 2016 143,281 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 7 Nov 2015 127,588 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 110,333 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 96,561 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2013 96,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 80,874 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 66,354 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,542 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre feathered on both edges

Pass 28 Oct 2009 31,904 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 25,342 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front wipers slightly deterorated

Pass 1 Oct 2007 21,621 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 19,490 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2005 17,057 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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R724 XDM is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R724 XDM, 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 R724 XDM registered?

R724 XDM is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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