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R919 UOW

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,442 mi
Last recorded99,442 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR919 UOW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2016 99,442 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 99,442 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 94,674 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 89,525 miles

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 85,048 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Oct 2013 85,048 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2012 79,376 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 75,148 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 72,505 miles

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 4 Oct 2010 72,505 miles

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

registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Upper Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 70,453 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 30 Sep 2008 69,104 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

front number plate damaged

Pass 5 Oct 2007 67,772 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

Pass 6 Oct 2006 64,230 miles

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

front number plate damaged

Pass 4 Oct 2005 60,285 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front number plate damaged

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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R919 UOW is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R919 UOW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R919 UOW registered?

R919 UOW is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 17 October 1997.

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