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R726 YOW

1997 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR726 YOW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Fail 11 Apr 2018

Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm fractured (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear brake binding slightly

Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive slight crossion all round (2.4.A.3)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 118,815 miles

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Fail 8 Sep 2015 118,814 miles

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

o/s outer sill corroded

o/s/r wheel arch corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 117,808 miles

exhaust corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2014 115,856 miles

power steering pipes corroded

discs corroded

exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 113,581 miles

exhaust heavily corroded

o/s and n/s front wings damaged

power steering pipes corroded

rear anti roll bar links worn

Pass 30 Jan 2012 111,164 miles

both rear inner sills rusty

both rear tyres low on tread & perishing

damage to o/s front wing

ecm light does not illuminate

Fail 30 Jan 2012 111,148 miles

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

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

both rear inner sills rusty

both rear tyres low on tread & perishing

damage to o/s front wing

ecm light does not illuminate

Pass 15 Feb 2011 107,589 miles

all suspension componants heavily corroded

both front tyres are heavily worn on edges, recommend replacement

corrosion on all coil springs

exhaust heavily corroded

heavey corrosion on rear sills, closing sills and rear wheel arches

slight damage on nearside front tyre sidewalls

Pass 22 Feb 2010 103,944 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine has slight misfire at low revs

Pass 9 Feb 2009 100,121 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 96,680 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 93,681 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 90,036 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2006 90,036 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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R726 YOW is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R726 YOW, 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 R726 YOW registered?

R726 YOW is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 21 December 1997.

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