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R158 TKO

1998 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

133,709 mi
Last recorded133,709 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR158 TKO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2012 133,709 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2011 133,705 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 29 Nov 2007 130,412 miles

n/s/r lower anti roll bar link worn/play!!!

Fail 28 Nov 2007 130,412 miles

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

n/s/r lower anti roll bar link worn/play!!!

Fail 13 Nov 2007 130,303 miles

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

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Nov 2006 121,846 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 121,846 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2005 117,033 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

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R158 TKO is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red 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 R158 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 R158 TKO registered?

R158 TKO is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R158 TKO safe to buy?

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