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R970 JVK

1997 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

89,975 mi
Last recorded89,975 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2017
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR970 JVK
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2017 89,975 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2017 89,975 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2016 88,218 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2016 88,218 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)

Offside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 85,758 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 85,758 miles

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)

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

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

Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Offside and nearside sills (6.1.B.2)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 82,988 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2013 80,704 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2013 80,704 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2012 78,311 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 73,789 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 73,789 miles

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

Nearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 69,100 miles

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

Fail 20 Aug 2010 69,100 miles

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

brake disc contaminated by grease (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 64,836 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 60,589 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 60,589 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2007 57,166 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 52,505 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 52,505 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R970 JVK is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R970 JVK, 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 JVK registered?

R970 JVK is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 26 August 1997.

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