MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
158,141 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Mazda 626?
Based on 311,592 MOT tests across 41,549 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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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What year was R979 TBP registered?
R979 TBP is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 10 August 1997.
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The MOT history for R979 TBP shows 11 tests with a 54.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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