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R831 BDA

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

174,999 mi
Last recorded174,999 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR831 BDA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 174,999 miles

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

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

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

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

fuel tank corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2010 164,677 miles

front and rear brake discs corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2008 158,483 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 148,340 miles

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

compass on screen

Fail 12 Jun 2007 148,340 miles

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

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

compass on screen

Pass 29 Jun 2006 140,420 miles

front discs worn on limit

Pass 16 Jun 2005 130,624 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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R831 BDA is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R831 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R831 BDA registered?

R831 BDA is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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The MOT history for R831 BDA shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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