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R158 POD

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

107,180 mi
Last recorded107,180 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 POD
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2011 107,180 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 107,180 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 97,279 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2009 91,391 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 88,733 miles

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust join heavily corroded

Fail 22 Aug 2008 88,733 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads low

rear exhaust join heavily corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2007 80,947 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 72,992 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2006 72,992 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

front brake pads worn

rear brake squeak

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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R158 POD is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R158 POD, 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 R158 POD registered?

R158 POD is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R158 POD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R158 POD shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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