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R129 GGN

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,031 mi
Last recorded79,031 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR129 GGN
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 79,031 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 78,439 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2018 77,759 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure ()

Pass 14 Mar 2017 76,922 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2017 76,922 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 75,793 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 74,627 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2014 73,271 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Mar 2014 73,271 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,642 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 69,512 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 69,512 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Mar 2011 67,207 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 64,955 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 62,910 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 60,606 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 58,526 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2006 56,375 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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R129 GGN is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R129 GGN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R129 GGN registered?

R129 GGN is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R129 GGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R129 GGN shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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