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R948 AWO

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

130,621 mi
Last recorded130,621 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR948 AWO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2012 130,621 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear service brake readings low

rear wiper blade is split

Fail 26 Oct 2012 130,621 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear service brake readings low

rear wiper blade is split

unable to access fuel cap [locking key not with vehicle]

Pass 9 Nov 2011 119,581 miles

acid corrosion around + terminal of battery

offside front tyre centre tread worn to 3mm, outer tread worn to 2mm, inner tread bald. [change asap]

offside/nearside rear inner sill areas rusty

Fail 9 Nov 2011 119,581 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

acid corrosion around + terminal of battery

offside front tyre centre tread worn to 3mm, outer tread worn to 2mm, inner tread bald. [change asap]

offside/nearside rear inner sill areas rusty

Pass 10 Nov 2010 107,306 miles

advise child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

advise front and rear brakes to be checked

advise larger size tyres fitted to rear axle

Fail 8 Nov 2010 107,306 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

advise child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

advise front and rear brakes to be checked

advise larger size tyres fitted to rear axle

Fail 7 Nov 2009 93,674 miles

1 litre oil added engine

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Nov 2009 93,674 miles

1 litre oil added engine

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

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear wiper blade split

Pass 7 Nov 2008 81,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear inner sill areas rusting

front nearside tyre worn to 3mm

rear nearside tyre worn to 1.6mm with inner & outer shoulders worn [LEGAL TIME TEST]

rear offside tyre worn to 1.6mm with inner shoulder worn [LEGAL TIME TEST]

Fail 7 Nov 2008 81,165 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear inner sill areas rusting

front nearside tyre worn to 3mm

rear nearside tyre worn to 1.6mm with inner & outer shoulders worn [LEGAL TIME TEST]

rear offside tyre worn to 1.6mm with inner shoulder worn [LEGAL TIME TEST]

Pass 9 Nov 2007 69,003 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Spare tyre defective

offside rear tyre,inner edge worn

Pass 8 Nov 2006 57,886 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2006 57,886 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear offside tyre has worn shoulders to 2mm [size 185 65x15 [H]]

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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R948 AWO is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R948 AWO, 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 R948 AWO registered?

R948 AWO is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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