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R746 OEE

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1789cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,132 mi
Last recorded140,132 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR746 OEE
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,789cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Fail 7 Sep 2010 140,132 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 12 Sep 2009 129,287 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 118,935 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 15 Aug 2008 118,935 miles

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 May 2007 106,751 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 90,601 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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R746 OEE is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,789cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R746 OEE, 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 R746 OEE registered?

R746 OEE is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 16 August 1997.

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