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R791 FVC

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2010
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

147,019 mi
Last recorded147,019 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR791 FVC
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2009 147,019 miles

Both rear suspension lateral arms - inner rubber bushes are deteriorating

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

N/s rear tyre has a cut on outer wall

N/s rear wheel arch rusting

O/s rear tyre worn to 2 mil on inner and outer edge

Fail 2 Dec 2009 147,018 miles

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

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

Both rear suspension lateral arms - inner rubber bushes are deteriorating

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

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

N/s rear tyre has a cut on outer wall

N/s rear wheel arch rusting

O/s rear tyre worn to 2 mil on inner and outer edge

Pass 9 Dec 2008 141,224 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 141,231 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 141,224 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 135,029 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2007 135,029 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2006 131,131 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2006 131,002 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Dec 2005 127,352 miles

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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R791 FVC is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R791 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 R791 FVC registered?

R791 FVC is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 October 1997.

Is R791 FVC safe to buy?

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