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R116 LGT

1998 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jan 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

84,669 mi
Last recorded84,669 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 LGT
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2023 84,669 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2023 83,307 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2023 83,307 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Jan 2022 79,873 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2022 79,872 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jan 2021 77,765 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + o\s\r brake disc rusty (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2021 77,765 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Both front tyres inner edges wearing low

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin + o\s\r brake disc rusty (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 75,669 miles

Both front tyres edges wearing low

Pass 4 Jan 2019 66,031 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 56,044 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 52,852 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 51,641 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 50,118 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2014 48,162 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 46,842 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 45,771 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 44,606 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 42,141 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 40,527 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 39,222 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 37,086 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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R116 LGT is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 95,560 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 R116 LGT, 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 28 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R116 LGT registered?

R116 LGT is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 2 April 1998.

Is R116 LGT safe to buy?

The MOT history for R116 LGT shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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