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R993 BCL

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

114,317 mi
Last recorded114,317 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR993 BCL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 114,317 miles

rear suspension struts corroding

slight binding on both rear brakes

Fail 29 Jan 2014 114,308 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

rear suspension struts corroding

slight binding on both rear brakes

Pass 8 Feb 2013 113,037 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

o/s rear main brake pipe corroding at rear end

Fail 29 Jan 2013 112,952 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

o/s rear main brake pipe corroding at rear end

Pass 31 Jan 2012 111,956 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2011 109,219 miles

N/s front brake has slight bind.

Pass 2 Feb 2010 107,120 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 105,451 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 105,451 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 104,353 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 104,313 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 101,840 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 98,856 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
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R993 BCL is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R993 BCL, 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 R993 BCL registered?

R993 BCL is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 22 October 1997.

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