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R85 BCV

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

72,641 mi
Last recorded72,641 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR85 BCV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2014 72,641 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2014 72,641 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 67,703 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2012 64,783 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to front brake discs

N/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn

Fail 10 Sep 2012 64,783 miles

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

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

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to front brake discs

N/s/f & o/s/f tyres worn

Pass 14 Sep 2011 62,472 miles

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 20 Sep 2010 60,033 miles

Corrosion to front brake discs

Corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

Fail 17 Sep 2010 60,033 miles

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

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

Corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

Corrosion to front brake discs

Pass 11 Sep 2009 56,898 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Corrosion to o/s/r wheel arch

Front brake discs & pads worn

Rear brake pads worn

Pass 12 Sep 2008 54,257 miles

Corrosion to exhaust

Front brake discs & pads worn

Pass 14 Sep 2007 51,408 miles

Corrosion to exhaust, middle - rear section

Rust edges on front brake discs

Pass 15 Sep 2006 47,171 miles

Corrosion to front brake discs

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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R85 BCV is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R85 BCV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R85 BCV registered?

R85 BCV is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 August 1997.

Is R85 BCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R85 BCV shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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