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R153 VMJ

1998 Mazda 626 Gxi

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

102,660 mi
Last recorded102,660 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2007
Typical for 1998 Mazda 626 Gxi99,801 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR153 VMJ
MakeMazda
Model626 Gxi
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Fail 26 Sep 2007 102,660 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Advise rear number plate damaged

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

Pass 5 Oct 2006 102,660 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Gxi?

Based on 2,423 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
8,132
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 228
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 225
constant velocity joint gaiter split 207
Brake pipe excessively corroded 126
parking brake recording little or no effort 116
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R153 VMJ is a 1998 Mazda 626 Gxi in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 626 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 99,801 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 Gxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 228 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R153 VMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Gxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 626 Gxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R153 VMJ registered?

R153 VMJ is a 1998 Mazda 626 Gxi, first registered on 23 March 1998.

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