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R784 MCH

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

117,844 mi
Last recorded117,844 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR784 MCH
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2016 117,844 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Rear back plates rusty

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

Unable to see front disc pads

Fail 1 Aug 2016 117,844 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre perished

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear back plates rusty

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

Unable to see front disc pads

Pass 27 Aug 2015 112,764 miles

Various Underbody Corrosion

Various Underbody Components Corroded

Offside front indicator lens secured with tape

Fail 21 Aug 2015 112,764 miles

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

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

Offside front indicator lens secured with tape

Various Underbody Components Corroded

Various Underbody Corrosion

Pass 20 Aug 2014 106,955 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2014 106,955 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Aug 2013 102,359 miles

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

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

front end damage

offside front inner rack arm

Pass 1 Aug 2013 102,359 miles

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

front end damage

offside front inner rack arm

Pass 8 Jun 2012 95,914 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 87,940 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2011 87,758 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2009 74,303 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2008 69,594 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 60,632 miles

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

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

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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R784 MCH is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R784 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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R784 MCH is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 8 August 1997.

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