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R787 UNT

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,506 mi
Last recorded107,506 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR787 UNT
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2008 107,506 miles

All suspension arms corroded but not seriously weakened

All suspension springs corroded but not seriously weakened

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

Nearside rear wheel arch corroded but not seriously weakened

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 101,352 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 98,162 miles

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

Surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Fail 31 May 2007 98,456 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

Surface corrosion on rear suspension components

Pass 7 Apr 2006 89,614 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2006 89,614 miles

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

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

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

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

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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R787 UNT is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 R787 UNT, 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 R787 UNT registered?

R787 UNT is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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