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R142 KWT

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2014
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

79,981 mi
Last recorded79,981 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR142 KWT
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2013 79,981 miles

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

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

nearside washer jet partially blocked

signs of corrosion to both rear inner sills

signs of corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Fail 20 Nov 2013 79,925 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nearside washer jet partially blocked

signs of corrosion to both rear inner sills

signs of corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

Pass 28 Nov 2012 76,747 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Nov 2011 73,952 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 70,351 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE... all 4 tyres have badly scuffed side walls also offside front tyre worn on outer edge & offside rear tyre worn on inner edge (no visible cords on any at time of MOT test)

Pass 24 Nov 2009 66,879 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 63,754 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Nov 2007 60,299 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 56,399 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 56,399 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2005 51,475 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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R142 KWT is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R142 KWT, 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 R142 KWT registered?

R142 KWT is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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