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R167 KRG

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,303 mi
Last recorded151,303 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR167 KRG
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2009 151,303 miles

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear subframe has heavy surface corrosion

Fail 25 Aug 2009 151,293 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

rear subframe has heavy surface corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2008 144,722 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2007 138,160 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 138,160 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2006 132,124 miles

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

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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R167 KRG is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R167 KRG, 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 R167 KRG registered?

R167 KRG is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 26 May 1998.

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