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R838 FMJ

1997 Mazda 626 Lxi

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2008
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

169,869 mi
Last recorded169,869 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi100,519 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR838 FMJ
MakeMazda
Model626 Lxi
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2009 169,869 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

brake fluid level low

centre exhaust joint corroded

engine oil leak

osf headlight aim slightly low

stonechips to windscreen

Pass 2 Aug 2007 144,877 miles

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wishbone rear bushes perished and cracking

clutch very weak

offside headlight cracked but not affecting beam pattern

Fail 2 Aug 2007 144,875 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front wishbone rear bushes perished and cracking

front pads not clearly visable

offside front headlight cracked but not affecting beam pattern

offside rear brake figures low

Pass 11 Jul 2006 128,352 miles

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

front and rear number plates deteriating slightly

front washers partially blocked

nearside rear tyre wearing low outer edge-2mm

stone chip in offside headlamp glass

Fail 10 Jul 2006 128,288 miles

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

front and rear number plates deteriating slightly

front washers partially blocked

nearside front tyre wearing low outer edge-2mm

stone chip in offside headlamp glass

Pass 13 Aug 2005 116,495 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Lxi?

Based on 1,565 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
8,016
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 177
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 173
constant velocity joint gaiter split 158
brake disc excessively pitted 98
parking brake recording little or no effort 95
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R838 FMJ is a 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.0% with a typical mileage of 100,519 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 Lxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R838 FMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 29 years old, this Mazda 626 Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R838 FMJ registered?

R838 FMJ is a 1997 Mazda 626 Lxi, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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