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ExpiredMileage
85,571 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms, offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspension arms, offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Corrosion to rear inner wheel arches
Slight corrosion to nearside rear outer sill
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front lower (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
bushes perished
under side rusty
Corrosion to rear exhaust section
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Corrosion to rear exhaust section
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Corrosion in front and rear exhaust flanges
Corrosion in front and rear exhaust flanges
Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)
Corrosion in rear exhaust section
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front lower suspension arms (2.4.G.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)
Corrosion in rear exhaust section
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside front lower suspension arms (2.4.G.1)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside and nearside rear brake discs corroded (3.5.1i)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear tyre tread on legal limit
Offside 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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Corrosion in rear exhaust section
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
Corrosion in rear exhaust section
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
offside front tyre on 2mm
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
offside front tyre on 2mm
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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R872 AKL is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 33 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.6%.
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 R872 AKL, 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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R872 AKL is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 August 1997.
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