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R170 TKO

1998 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2011
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

113,270 mi
Last recorded113,270 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR170 TKO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2011 113,270 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

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

air bag lamp on

power steering seemed heavy at idle then cleared

rear exhaust flange corroded

Pass 29 Sep 2010 105,641 miles

LOWER THAN USUAL RUNNING POSITION/REAR SUSPENSION HEIGHT...CLEARANCE PRESENT, HOWEVER CONSIDERED TO BE ADVISED...

airbag lamp illuminated indicating fault...

n/s/f shockabsorber boot split..

surface corrosion evident to general/underside components....ie exhaust,floor,suspension.....

Fail 18 Sep 2010 105,588 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 97,175 miles

Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

all rear suspension arms slightly corroded.

rear exhaust flange - heavy corrosion.

Pass 6 Sep 2008 88,079 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 7 Sep 2007 79,881 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

rear brake pads appear low???

Pass 21 Sep 2006 73,553 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 72,235 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Jul 2005 60,407 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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R170 TKO is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R170 TKO, 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 R170 TKO registered?

R170 TKO is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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