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M298 KPF

1995 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

154,995 mi
Last recorded154,995 miles
Recorded on26 May 2017
Typical for 1995 Mazda 626109,692 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM298 KPF
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1995
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Fail 26 May 2017 154,995 miles

Nearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 151,516 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 151,516 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2015 147,298 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 147,292 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2014 143,105 miles
Fail 29 May 2014 143,105 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 May 2013 137,671 miles

Coolant leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Fail 14 May 2013 137,656 miles

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 23 May 2012 132,787 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 132,691 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component locking device missing (3.5.1l)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 26 May 2011 125,428 miles
Fail 26 May 2011 125,428 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2010 117,296 miles

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

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

Fail 6 May 2010 117,295 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 May 2009 110,119 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2008 103,764 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 97,420 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 91,222 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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M298 KPF is a 1995 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

Across all 1995 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.4% with a typical mileage of 109,692 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 M298 KPF, 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 31 years old, this Mazda 626 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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M298 KPF is a 1995 Mazda 626, first registered on 9 June 1995.

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