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R913 TWG

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

121,995 mi
Last recorded121,995 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR913 TWG
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 121,995 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise vehicle has been welded and undersealed difficult to see repairs

Fail 26 Aug 2020 121,995 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

advise vehicle has been welded and undersealed difficult to see repairs

Pass 15 Aug 2019 121,381 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced meets minimum mot standard (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2018 120,234 miles

Advise vehicle has been welded and undersealed meets minimum mot standard

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 8 Aug 2018 120,234 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket modified and seriously weakened trailing arm bush corroded to excess (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside and nearside sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 118,956 miles

advise genral condition also tape has been applied to body edges no sharp edges pass and advise

advise genral condition detereating pass and advise

Fail 8 Aug 2017 118,941 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported heat shiled insecure (7.1.1)

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering o/s sill (6.1.A.1)

advise genral condition also tape has been applied to body edges no sharp edges pass and advise

Pass 9 Aug 2016 117,654 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2016 117,654 miles

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

Fail 8 Aug 2016 117,654 miles

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside and nearside rear inner arches (6.1.B.2)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside and nearside sills (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2015 115,759 miles

Advise offside and nearside sills have been repaired difficult to see

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 6 Aug 2015 115,759 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings offside and nearside sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2014 122,154 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2014 122,154 miles

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 109,109 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2013 109,109 miles

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2012 103,652 miles

advise rear discs worn but vnot weakend pass and advise dampness on c v boot no splits pass and advise

Fail 1 Aug 2012

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 101,116 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 101,116 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2010 98,734 miles

advise nearside front cv boot slight cracks

advise slight damp on nearside rear caliper

Pass 8 Aug 2009 95,963 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2009 95,963 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 92,784 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2007 89,641 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 86,432 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 86,432 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2006 83,797 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2006 83,797 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

advise nearside rear brake binding slightly

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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R913 TWG is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 R913 TWG, 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 R913 TWG registered?

R913 TWG is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 15 August 1997.

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