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R165 OEH

1998 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

49,546 mi
Last recorded49,546 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 OEH
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 49,546 miles

offside front brake disc scored

Battery insecure

both rear brake backplates corroded

front brake pipes heavily greased

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 26 Aug 2010 49,546 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Battery insecure

both rear brake backplates corroded

front brake pipes heavily greased

nearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front brake disc scored

Pass 13 Aug 2009 43,884 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

slight damage to n/s/f bumper

Fail 13 Aug 2009 43,880 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

slight damage to n/s/f bumper

Pass 4 Aug 2008 40,940 miles

nearside and offside front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 13 Aug 2007 37,973 miles

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

offside rear backplate missing

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 13 Aug 2007 37,973 miles

offside rear backplate missing

offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Aug 2006 34,450 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2005 30,268 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
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R165 OEH is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red 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 R165 OEH, 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 R165 OEH registered?

R165 OEH is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R165 OEH safe to buy?

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