CarVerify

Free Car Check

R153 CNF

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

143,488 mi
Last recorded143,488 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 CNF
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2010 143,488 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2010 143,484 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 133,667 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 133,667 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 12 Feb 2008 125,897 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2008 125,897 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2007 112,080 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 107,018 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R153 CNF is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R153 CNF, 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

How do I check the history of R153 CNF?

You can check the full history of R153 CNF by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R153 CNF registered?

R153 CNF is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 4 April 1998.

Is R153 CNF safe to buy?

The MOT history for R153 CNF shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R153 CNF have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R153 CNF. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.