MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
148,467 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls
Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
nearside rear tyre cracking on sidewalls
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
Frint exhaust mtg clamp rusty
Front number plate damaged
How Reliable is the Mazda 626?
Based on 311,592 MOT tests across 41,549 vehicles.
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R164 VBU is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 R164 VBU, 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 R164 VBU registered?
R164 VBU is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R164 VBU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R164 VBU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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