MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
184,895 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Gsi?
Based on 601 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.
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R162 WKW is a 1998 Mazda 626 Gsi in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
Across all 1998 Mazda 626 Gsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 103,330 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 Gsi fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R162 WKW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Mazda 626 Gsi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 626 Gsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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What year was R162 WKW registered?
R162 WKW is a 1998 Mazda 626 Gsi, first registered on 5 January 1998.
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