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R169 XAW

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2014
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

75,245 mi
Last recorded75,245 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR169 XAW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 7 Nov 2013 75,245 miles

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)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 65,444 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 62,358 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 59,983 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 57,500 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 55,514 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 53,957 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 52,298 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2005 50,952 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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R169 XAW is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 R169 XAW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R169 XAW registered?

R169 XAW is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 19 June 1998.

Is R169 XAW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R169 XAW shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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