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R817 GEJ

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

150,194 mi
Last recorded150,194 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR817 GEJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2015 150,194 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

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

corrosion rear sub frame + suspension arms

corrosion to nearside + offside rear arches

corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner sills + chassis

corrosion to nearside outer sill

heavy corrosion to nearside + offside rear brake dust plates

offside head light cracked

Pass 13 Jan 2014 142,532 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

corrosion nearside + offside rear chassis

corrosion to nearside + offside rear inner sills

corrosion to nearside + offside rear shock absorbers

front wiper blades smearing windscreen

nearside front wishbone / rear bush split

offside head light is cracked

Pass 18 Jan 2013 133,603 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion n/s+o/s rear chassis

corrosion n/s+o/s rear inner sills

o/s head light lens cracked

Fail 14 Jan 2013 133,569 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

corrosion n/s+o/s rear chassis

corrosion n/s+o/s rear inner sills

o/s head light lens cracked

Pass 22 Oct 2011 121,765 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear brake discs have heavy surface corrosion

Pass 28 Oct 2010 108,790 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s/r disc slightly corroded

rear suspension corroded

Pass 3 Aug 2009 101,505 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 101,505 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 95,709 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 95,709 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jul 2007 88,914 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 81,807 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 81,807 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2005 72,646 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
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R817 GEJ is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,840cc 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 R817 GEJ, 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 R817 GEJ registered?

R817 GEJ is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 24 October 1997.

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