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R912 FNS

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,937 mi
Last recorded83,937 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR912 FNS
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 83,937 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2025 83,937 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2024 81,815 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2023 79,786 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2023 79,786 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2022 76,097 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2021 72,193 miles

corrosion on underside , rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 9 Apr 2020 69,135 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

surface corrosion on rear anti roll bar and suspension arms

Pass 10 Apr 2019 64,928 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 60,469 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 56,751 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 21 Apr 2016 54,320 miles

corrosion starting on underside

Pass 15 Apr 2015 53,881 miles

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 52,399 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2013 51,799 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 50,808 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2012 50,787 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 49,632 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Apr 2010 49,054 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 47,174 miles

battery not to good

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Fail 23 Apr 2009 47,174 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

battery not to good

nearside rear tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 16 Apr 2008 45,203 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 41,586 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2006 37,297 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 37,274 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R912 FNS is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 R912 FNS, 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 R912 FNS registered?

R912 FNS is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 3 December 1997.

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