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R847 MFX

1997 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

85,894 mi
Last recorded85,894 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR847 MFX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2013 85,894 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

idle speed erratic

n/s front tyre underinflated

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s rear tyre worn close to legal limit

Pass 17 Jan 2012 83,694 miles

engine idle speed is erratic

exhaust system is corroded

minor corrosion on the underside of the vehicle which includes the inner and outer sills

offside rear tyre is nearing the limits of wear

rear wiper blade has perished

various underbody power steering and brake pipes are corroded

Fail 17 Jan 2012 83,694 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

engine idle speed is erratic

exhaust system is corroded

minor corrosion on the underside of the vehicle which includes the inner and outer sills

offside rear tyre is nearing the limits of wear

rear wiper blade has perished

various underbody power steering and brake pipes are corroded

Pass 29 Nov 2010 78,283 miles

both front suspension coil springs are corroded

engine oil level is low

front brake discs and pads are heavily worn

nearside rear brake disc is corroded and the brake pads are more worn than the offside

offside front tyre is worn on its outer edge

offside rear tyre valve cap is missing

rear wiper blade is perished

Fail 29 Nov 2010 78,283 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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

both front suspension coil springs are corroded

engine oil level is low

front brake discs and pads are heavily worn

nearside rear brake disc is corroded and the brake pads are more worn than the offside

offside front tyre is worn on its outer edge

offside rear tyre valve cap is missing

rear wiper blade is perished

Pass 8 Oct 2009 59,721 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 59,717 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2008 57,482 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 57,482 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

N/S/R tyre pressure low.

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 54,633 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2007 54,633 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2006 52,411 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 50,380 miles

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

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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R847 MFX is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R847 MFX, 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 R847 MFX registered?

R847 MFX is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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