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R843 FVC

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

127,781 mi
Last recorded127,781 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR843 FVC
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2011 127,781 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

battery terminal loose, , exhaust rattle, rear wheel trims fitted, oil leak, multi guards fitted, rear roll links slight play, n/s rear caliper damp, o/s rear tyre

surface corrosion to rear arches, front and rear suspension componants, chassis, under sills, floors, inner arches,

Pass 19 Aug 2010 124,070 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2010 124,070 miles

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2009 116,299 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Aug 2009 116,292 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 110,098 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2008 110,082 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2007 102,434 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 91,517 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Aug 2005 80,261 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2005 80,261 miles

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

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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R843 FVC is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 R843 FVC, 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 R843 FVC registered?

R843 FVC is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 5 November 1997.

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