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R829 BDA

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

191,269 mi
Last recorded191,269 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR829 BDA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2008 191,269 miles

nearside & offside rear shock absorber bodys corroded

nearside & ofside rear tyre treads lumpy on inne r edges ( will cause road noise)

slight play in nearside & offside rear anti roll bar links

Fail 21 Nov 2008 190,941 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

nearside & offside handbrake levers not returning

nearside & offside rear shock absorber bodys corroded

nearside & ofside rear tyre treads lumpy on inne r edges ( will cause road noise)

nearside front brake dragging

slight play in nearside & offside rear anti roll bar links

Pass 30 Nov 2007 177,636 miles

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Fail 29 Nov 2007 177,636 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2006 157,349 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 157,349 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2005 144,139 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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R829 BDA is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R829 BDA, 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 BDA registered?

R829 BDA is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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