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R832 FMJ

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

189,221 mi
Last recorded189,221 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR832 FMJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2012 189,221 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 182,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 176,811 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2010 168,674 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 168,674 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2009 161,432 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 11 Feb 2009 161,432 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 12 Feb 2008 154,085 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 154,085 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 146,942 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 146,891 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 142,422 miles

o/s/r brake disc in poor condition

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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R832 FMJ is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R832 FMJ, 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 R832 FMJ registered?

R832 FMJ is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 11 December 1997.

Is R832 FMJ safe to buy?

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