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R162 TKO

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,803 mi
Last recorded117,803 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR162 TKO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2014 117,803 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 101,263 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 90,567 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 86,002 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 86,002 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 81,931 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 77,286 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

front brake pads worn low

heavy corrosion to inner sills

Fail 23 Sep 2009 77,260 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrosion to rear inner wheel arches

front brake pads worn low

heavy corrosion to inner sills

Pass 19 Sep 2008 77,110 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 76,292 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 75,143 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 75,143 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

rear subframe has surface corrosion

surface corrosion to n/s and o/s rear chassis

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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R162 TKO is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R162 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R162 TKO registered?

R162 TKO is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 8 May 1998.

Is R162 TKO safe to buy?

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