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R778 FVC

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

99,304 mi
Last recorded99,304 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 FVC
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2015 99,304 miles

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

Fail 3 Feb 2014 98,250 miles

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Feb 2014 98,250 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 97,507 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Feb 2013 97,507 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 96,712 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 9 Feb 2012 96,712 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 28 Jan 2011 96,340 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 96,340 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 3 Feb 2010 94,722 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2010 94,722 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 91,881 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Feb 2009 91,880 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2008 90,588 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Feb 2007 88,703 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 15 Feb 2007 88,703 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 20 Feb 2006 87,656 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 87,655 miles

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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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R778 FVC is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R778 FVC, 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 R778 FVC registered?

R778 FVC is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 August 1997.

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