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R165 PTF

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

115,919 mi
Last recorded115,919 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR165 PTF
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 115,919 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jul 2012 10,580 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 104,385 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 103,992 miles

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 carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 28 Jun 2010 95,909 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 81,236 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 May 2008 73,089 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2007 66,378 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 63,677 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 PTF is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R165 PTF, 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 PTF registered?

R165 PTF is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 April 1998.

Is R165 PTF safe to buy?

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