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R955 SRV

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,187 mi
Last recorded132,187 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR955 SRV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2013 132,187 miles

Front & rear suspension components corroding

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

Light corrosion to chassis & floors

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

Rear arches corroding

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 118,501 miles

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

Rear suspension components corroding

Rear wheel arches corroding

Wind screen chipped & scratched

Fail 1 Mar 2012 118,501 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear suspension components corroding

Rear wheel arches corroding

Wind screen chipped & scratched

Fail 7 Feb 2011 107,362 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside rear brake caliper damp, no leak found

oil level low, topped up

screen slightly scratched

Pass 7 Feb 2011 107,362 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

nearside rear brake caliper damp, no leak found

oil level low, topped up

screen slightly scratched

Pass 9 Feb 2010 100,488 miles

Light scrathing to frontscreen

Pass 9 Feb 2009 97,041 miles

Engine misfire

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside door mirror casing damaged

Pass 31 Mar 2008 92,862 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 87,342 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 82,778 miles

exhaust rusty in places

front and rear discs aged

n/s/r tyre perishing and cracking in sidewall

suspension showing age

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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R955 SRV is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 R955 SRV, 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 R955 SRV registered?

R955 SRV is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1997.

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