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R116 SBV

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,469 mi
Last recorded97,469 miles
Recorded on9 May 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR116 SBV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2011 97,469 miles
Fail 6 May 2011 97,462 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 96,620 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 94,988 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 92,343 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 88,692 miles
Fail 9 May 2007 88,681 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2006 85,507 miles
Fail 5 May 2006 85,483 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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 SBV is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 R116 SBV, 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 SBV registered?

R116 SBV is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R116 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R116 SBV shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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