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R739 OAU

1997 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

102,473 mi
Last recorded102,473 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR739 OAU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 102,473 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE RUSTY +OUTER WHEEL ARCHES

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 97,881 miles

REAR OUTER WHEEL ARCHES RUSTY

Fail 1 Nov 2013 97,843 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Outer Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

REAR OUTER WHEEL ARCHES RUSTY

Pass 15 Nov 2012 93,087 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 93,067 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 88,474 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 85,776 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2010 85,747 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 83,544 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 83,524 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2008 80,653 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 76,748 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2006 73,438 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2006 71,494 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 28 Dec 2005 71,356 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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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R739 OAU is a 1997 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R739 OAU, 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 R739 OAU registered?

R739 OAU is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 20 August 1997.

Is R739 OAU safe to buy?

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