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R976 ENJ

1997 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

125,612 mi
Last recorded125,612 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2015
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR976 ENJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2015 125,612 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 116,743 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 108,459 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 100,487 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2011 89,724 miles

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

Noisy front brakes. unable to see pads

O/S handbrake slightly weaker than N/S

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 89,724 miles

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

Noisy front brakes. unable to see pads

O/S handbrake slightly weaker than N/S

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 77,239 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 70,450 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 66,192 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2008 66,185 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2007 62,738 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 58,606 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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R976 ENJ is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R976 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 R976 ENJ registered?

R976 ENJ is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 17 November 1997.

Is R976 ENJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R976 ENJ shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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