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R768 ABP

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

93,978 mi
Last recorded93,978 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR768 ABP
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 93,978 miles

General under body corrosion

Fail 17 Jan 2023 93,978 miles

General under body corrosion

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Jan 2022 93,157 miles

General under body corrosion

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 93,157 miles

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

General under body corrosion

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

Pass 1 Feb 2021 92,347 miles

General under body corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jan 2020 91,654 miles

Exhaust system rusty

General under body corrosion especially both rear inner sills

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Feb 2019 90,057 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 1 Feb 2019 90,057 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 88,219 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2017 86,095 miles

Front both wiper could be better.

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (3.5.1i)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 30 Jan 2017 86,057 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged Perished / cracked (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch to sill area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Outer sill to wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner wheel arch to sill area (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Wiper blade in poor condition

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill to wheel arch area (5.2.6)

Rear Rear brake pads unevenly worn

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 81,241 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2014 77,400 miles

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 74,992 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2013 74,985 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 Feb 2012 73,319 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Feb 2012 73,317 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 70,099 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 67,056 miles

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

rear nearside brake disc outer face only 3/4 used by pad

rear registration plate discolouring over '7','8','P'

Fail 29 Jan 2010 67,054 miles

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

rear nearside brake disc outer face only 3/4 used by pad

rear registration plate discolouring over '7','8','P'

Pass 26 Jan 2009 64,329 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 60,723 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 54,838 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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R768 ABP is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R768 ABP, 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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R768 ABP is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 21 November 1997.

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