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R972 RSW

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2009
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

159,462 mi
Last recorded159,462 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2008
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR972 RSW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2008 159,462 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2008 159,462 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 151,001 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 146,380 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2005 139,646 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

both front calipers covered in wd 40 substance but no leaks pads not contaminated

Pass 26 Aug 2005 139,646 miles

both front calipers covered in wd 40 substance but no leaks pads not contaminated

Fail 25 Aug 2005 139,641 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

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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R972 RSW is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R972 RSW, 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 R972 RSW registered?

R972 RSW is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 November 1997.

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