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R836 AWO

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2019
Tests22 (12 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

94,733 mi
Last recorded94,733 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2018
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR836 AWO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 10 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2018 94,733 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 93,577 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 93,536 miles

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Fail 15 Jun 2017 93,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both (5.2.6)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 92,390 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT APRX 1.6/2MM AND BALDING EDGES ADVISE CHANGE !

front bumper and reg plate cracked - both front and both rear coil springs corroded/peeling

some corrosion o/s/r brake pipe to flexy

Fail 22 Jun 2016 92,390 miles

N/S/F TYRE ON LIMIT APRX 1.6/2MM AND BALDING EDGES ADVISE CHANGE !

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front bumper and reg plate cracked - both front and both rear coil springs corroded/peeling

some corrosion o/s/r brake pipe to flexy

Pass 24 Jun 2015 91,195 miles

N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2MM ADVISE ATTENSION = front bumper and reg plate cracked = some corrosion/peeling both front and both rear coil springs = some corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

Fail 23 Jun 2015 91,191 miles

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

N/S/F TYRE VERY CLOSE TO LIMIT APRX 2MM ADVISE ATTENSION = front bumper and reg plate cracked = some corrosion/peeling both front and both rear coil springs = some corrosion o/s/r brake pipe

Pass 19 Jun 2014 89,620 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 89,603 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 87,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 86,086 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 14 Jun 2012 86,077 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 85,036 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 27 Jun 2011 85,035 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 83,749 miles

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

rear undersills & rear chassis corroded

Fail 17 Jun 2010 83,744 miles

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

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

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

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

rear undersills & rear chassis corroded

Pass 2 Jul 2009 82,040 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 81,904 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

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

the rear end of this vehicle is very rusty

Pass 3 Nov 2007 77,850 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 76,506 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2006 76,504 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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R836 AWO is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R836 AWO, 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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R836 AWO is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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