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R741 YKN

1997 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

94,894 mi
Last recorded94,894 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR741 YKN
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2012 94,894 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2012 94,892 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2011 88,007 miles

Offside Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 30 Sep 2010 81,562 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 75,513 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 69,276 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 65,575 miles

EXHAUST RUSTY AND WEAK

Fail 18 Sep 2007 65,575 miles

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

AIM TO LOWER LIMIT †EXHAUST RUSTY AND WEAK †SIGN OF LIGHT BINDING OF REAR BRAKES AFTER HANDBRAKE APPLICATION

OSF TYRE HAS SIDEWALL DAMAGE TO LIMIT

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

Fail 26 Sep 2006 58,815 miles

FRONT BRAKES UNBALANCE HIGH NEAR TO LIMIT.

FRONT TYRE PRESSURES LOW.

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

WINDSCREEN SHOWS DAMAGE.

Pass 26 Sep 2006 58,815 miles

FRONT BRAKES UNBALANCE HIGH NEAR TO LIMIT.

FRONT TYRE PRESSURES LOW.

WINDSCREEN SHOWS DAMAGE.

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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R741 YKN is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R741 YKN, 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 R741 YKN registered?

R741 YKN is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 16 October 1997.

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