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R151 TKO

1998 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

124,221 mi
Last recorded124,221 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR151 TKO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2008 124,221 miles

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

air bag light indicates a fault

rear brake linings close to limits

engine drive clutch needs attention

Fail 8 Jan 2008 124,221 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

air bag light indicates a fault

rear brake linings close to limits

engine drive clutch needs attention

Pass 10 Jan 2007 113,874 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2007 113,874 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Jan 2006 103,515 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2006 103,515 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

n/s/f wing repeater lens missing

o/s/f brake flexi insecure

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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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R151 TKO is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 R151 TKO, 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 R151 TKO registered?

R151 TKO is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R151 TKO safe to buy?

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