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R959 TBP

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,626 mi
Last recorded97,626 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2016
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR959 TBP
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Fail 30 Mar 2016 97,626 miles

Front front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Rear front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

All suspension components slightly corroded.

Centre & rear exhaust joint slightly deteriorated

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear outer sill slightly corroded

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

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

service brake only just met requirements 51% parking brake 16%

Pass 24 Mar 2015 97,024 miles

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear discs and pads worn,

Fail 23 Mar 2015 97,024 miles

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

front and rear discs and pads worn,

Pass 24 Mar 2014 88,703 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2014 88,669 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2012 79,832 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 73,591 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 69,268 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2009 66,444 miles

nearside rear tyre worn

offside front bumper damaged

Pass 24 Jul 2008 62,904 miles

front bumper damaged offside

offside rear tyre worn,nearside rear worn on edge

Pass 23 Jul 2007 58,995 miles

rear tyres worn

Pass 31 Jul 2006 54,938 miles

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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R959 TBP is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R959 TBP, 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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R959 TBP is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1997.

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