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R959 AWO

1997 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2010
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

136,785 mi
Last recorded136,785 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2009
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 AWO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2009 136,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear strut top mounts corroed

offside front tyre pressure low

rear number plate faded

Fail 22 Oct 2009 36,785 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

both rear strut top mounts corroed

offside front tyre pressure low

rear number plate faded

slight run out in rear brakes

Pass 7 Nov 2008 130,072 miles

offside rear wheel very slightly binding

Fail 3 Nov 2008 130,072 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

offside rear wheel very slightly binding

Pass 26 Oct 2007 120,674 miles

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

nearside front cv boot starting to pershies

Pass 9 Nov 2006 112,073 miles

front numberplate faded

Fail 9 Nov 2006 112,073 miles

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

front numberplate faded

Pass 9 Nov 2005 99,388 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2005 99,388 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.6.D2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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R959 AWO is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 R959 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 R959 AWO registered?

R959 AWO is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R959 AWO safe to buy?

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