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R829 ABM

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

68,569 mi
Last recorded68,569 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 ABM
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2016 68,569 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 66,623 miles

All Underbody Panels & Components have Surface Corrosion

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

Nearside Front ABS Wire Insecure

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 63,222 miles

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

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 57,647 miles

nearside door mirror backing is missing

Pass 25 Jun 2012 54,073 miles

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

nearside door mirror backing is damaged

Fail 23 Jun 2012 54,073 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

nearside door mirror backing is damaged

Pass 20 Jun 2011 51,465 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate is cracked

Fail 20 Jun 2011 51,465 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

front number plate is cracked

Pass 4 Jun 2010 48,022 miles

Offside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 45,579 miles

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

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

front number plate is cracked

Fail 8 Jun 2009 45,579 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

front number plate is cracked

Pass 13 Jun 2008 43,223 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 40,610 miles

parking brake leaver has a long travel

Pass 21 Jun 2006 37,651 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 34,446 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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R829 ABM is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R829 ABM, 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 R829 ABM registered?

R829 ABM is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 18 August 1997.

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