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R970 ENJ

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

106,818 mi
Last recorded106,818 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 ENJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2019 106,818 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

general under body corrosion

Pass 7 Nov 2018 101,989 miles

All rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Engine misfire under load

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 101,939 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All rear suspension bushes deteriorating

Engine misfire under load

Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front top mounts (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 96,981 miles

both front discs corroded

both rear inner sills getting corroded

nearside rear wheel arch corroded

slight brake bind offside front brake

Pass 20 Oct 2016 90,399 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Oct 2016 90,380 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 3 Nov 2015 83,521 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 83,506 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 78,223 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 73,927 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Oct 2013 73,902 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 65,444 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2011 58,222 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight corrossion tp both rear inner sills

Pass 28 Oct 2010 55,763 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Oct 2009 52,930 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2008 48,139 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 44,590 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 39,997 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2005 35,145 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
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R970 ENJ is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R970 ENJ, 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 R970 ENJ registered?

R970 ENJ is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 24 September 1997.

Is R970 ENJ safe to buy?

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