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R135 NPN

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2024
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

120,710 mi
Last recorded120,710 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR135 NPN
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2023 120,710 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Fail 31 Jan 2023 120,635 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

general underbody corrosion

Pass 28 Jun 2022 114,364 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both outer sills and subframe mounting points (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 100,429 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 83,897 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 67,595 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear number plate deteriorated

Fail 10 Jul 2019 67,595 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 47,207 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2017 40,951 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both sides front metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear at rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak ()

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

front suspension corroded

general under body corrosion

rear suspension corroded

Pass 11 Jul 2016 39,659 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear at rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 39,659 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front metal (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded offside front to rear at rear metal (3.6.B.2c)

Headlamp aim too high both sides (1.8)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

coil spring corroded both front (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 38,467 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 37,111 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2013 35,934 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 34,737 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 33,466 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 32,321 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 31,242 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 29,942 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 28,828 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 28,434 miles

slight uneven werness too both front tyres / both rear tyres cracking/slight exhaust corrosion

Pass 16 Jun 2006 23,771 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2005 18,496 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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R135 NPN is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 R135 NPN, 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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R135 NPN is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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