MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
171,412 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
STRONGLY ADV, Full brake inspection, Front brake hoses perished, Front tyres and n/s/r tyre close to legal limit, Rear tyres aged and cracked, Oil leak, Emits blue smoke,
n/s/f outer c.v. boot worn, Wiper unit noisey, Tracking check,Rear number plate worn, Exhaust corroded, Slight corrosion rear chassis.
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
How Reliable is the Mazda 626?
Based on 311,592 MOT tests across 41,549 vehicles.
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R878 TPO is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 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 R878 TPO, 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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R878 TPO is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 15 August 1997.
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