MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,269 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)
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)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod insecure (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the Mazda 626?
Based on 311,592 MOT tests across 41,549 vehicles.
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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.
Is R829 BDA safe to buy?
The MOT history for R829 BDA shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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