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R846 CFM

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

219,830 mi
Last recorded219,830 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR846 CFM
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Jan 2015 219,830 miles

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

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

corrosion to outer sills

front brake hoses perished - suggest replace

high level brake light not working

nearside front wheel rim damaged

nearside rear tyre distorted

Pass 22 Jan 2014 205,931 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2014 205,929 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2013 192,961 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 178,697 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 178,368 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2011 164,599 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 147,447 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 147,447 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 135,206 miles

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Battery insecure

Fail 27 Jan 2009 135,206 miles

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

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

Front brake discs corroded and worn

Front offside tyre worn on edges and low tread

Rear anti-roll bar bushes worn

Battery insecure

Pass 28 Jan 2008 121,456 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Feb 2007 111,076 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2006 98,964 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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R846 CFM is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R846 CFM, 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 R846 CFM registered?

R846 CFM is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 2 November 1997.

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