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R173 CCL

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

113,474 mi
Last recorded113,474 miles
Recorded on10 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 CCL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2012 113,474 miles

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

both sills and rear wheel arches corroded

Fail 26 Apr 2012 112,913 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

both front brake discs corroded

both sills and rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 21 Apr 2011 106,367 miles

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

Fail 20 Apr 2011 106,367 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 94,615 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 94,431 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Mar 2009 79,935 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Apr 2008 71,836 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2007 63,276 miles

advise front flexis starting to perrish.

advise front no plate.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 57,819 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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R173 CCL is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R173 CCL, 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 R173 CCL registered?

R173 CCL is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 9 April 1998.

Is R173 CCL safe to buy?

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