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R778 MCH

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,751 mi
Last recorded91,751 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR778 MCH
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2015 91,751 miles

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

Slight corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 17 Oct 2015 91,751 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Slight corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 21 Oct 2014 89,320 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Fail 17 Oct 2014 89,277 miles

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 4 Oct 2013 85,291 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

slight corrosion to nearside rear wheel arch

Pass 17 Oct 2012 80,517 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 76,218 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 76,218 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 72,427 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 67,820 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2008 63,123 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

o/s inner drive shaft gaiter split

Pass 22 Oct 2007 57,470 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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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R778 MCH is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R778 MCH, 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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R778 MCH is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 12 August 1997.

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