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R979 TBP

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2011
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

158,141 mi
Last recorded158,141 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2010
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR979 TBP
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2010 158,141 miles

both rear coil spring rusty

front coil springs rusty

near side front tyre close to legal limit

near side rear pannel/bumper been taped up

rear coil spring rusty

slight flutusions front brakes

Fail 8 Oct 2010 158,108 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

both rear coil spring rusty

front coil springs rusty

near side front tyre close to legal limit

near side rear pannel/bumper been taped up

rear coil spring rusty

slight flutusions front brakes

Pass 27 Aug 2009 148,820 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 148,820 miles

Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 133,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Sep 2008 133,227 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 115,135 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2007 115,135 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 95,561 miles

ADV FRONT DISCS WORN †ADV FRONT BRAKE HOSES CRACKING †ADV PLAY IN O/S REAR WHEEL BEARING †ADV LIFT IN O/S LOWER BALL JOINT †ADVLIGHT CORROSION ON UNDER BODY

Fail 2 Aug 2005 85,480 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Aug 2005 85,480 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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R979 TBP is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 R979 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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R979 TBP is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 10 August 1997.

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