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R848 MBL

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2010
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

57,559 mi
Last recorded57,559 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR848 MBL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2009 57,559 miles

all tyres expect nearside rear are near legal limit

exhaust system in poor condition in places

nearside and offside rear floor to sills have some corrosion

offside front lower wishbone corroded

rear bumper temporarily fixed in place

Fail 2 Mar 2009 57,559 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all tyres expect nearside rear are near legal limit

exhaust system in poor condition in places

nearside and offside rear floor to sills have some corrosion

offside front lower wishbone corroded

rear bumper temporarily fixed in place

Pass 18 Dec 2008 57,559 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside and offside rear floor to sills have some corrosion

offside front lower wishbone corroded

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre near legal limit

parts of exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 6 Dec 2007 57,559 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

o/s/r tyre worn on both edges and on limit

Fail 26 Jul 2007 57,559 miles

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

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

brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

nearside and offside rear tyres worn near legal limit

Pass 26 Jul 2007 57,559 miles

nearside and offside rear tyres worn near legal limit

Pass 7 Jul 2006 57,559 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 57,559 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

EXHAUST SYSTEM IN ADVANCED STATE OF CORROSION

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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R848 MBL is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R848 MBL, 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 R848 MBL registered?

R848 MBL is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 August 1997.

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