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R909 UKK

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1839cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2012
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

136,081 mi
Last recorded136,081 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR909 UKK
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,839cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2011 136,081 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

alternator belt deteriorated

front number plate damaged

nearside front outer wheel rim damaged

nearside rear and offside rear inner sills corroding

Fail 21 Nov 2011 136,079 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

alternator belt deteriorated

front number plate damaged

nearside front outer wheel rim damaged

nearside rear and offside rear inner sills corroding

Pass 25 Nov 2010 123,752 miles

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

offside rear tyre outer wall perishing

Pass 3 Dec 2009 112,865 miles

both front brake hoses in poor condition

corrosion to rear inner sills and o/s outer sill

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 3 Dec 2009 112,864 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front brake hoses in poor condition

corrosion to rear inner sills and o/s outer sill

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 1 Dec 2008 101,607 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front flexible brake hoses perishing

rear brake discs slightly worn

rear brake pads worn

rear registration plate deteriorating

Pass 27 Nov 2007 91,286 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/r tyre badly cracked and perished

rear number plate poor condtion

Fail 27 Nov 2007 91,285 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

n/s/r tyre badly cracked and perished

rear number plate poor condtion

Pass 16 Dec 2006 82,066 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2006 77,872 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 77,872 miles

Offside Front Torsion bar insecure at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

front brake discs in poor condition.

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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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R909 UKK is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,839cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R909 UKK, 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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R909 UKK is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 2 August 1997.

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