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R173 LAF

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2011
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

181,922 mi
Last recorded181,922 miles
Recorded on27 May 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR173 LAF
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 27 May 2010 181,922 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Surface corrosion to underbody panels - may require further attention soon

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 29 May 2009 175,539 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Light surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Nearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 165,857 miles

Front no.plate damaged.

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Surface corrosion on front and rear suspension components.

Pass 10 Jul 2007 155,392 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2006 142,002 miles

air bag warning lamp staying on

o/s headlamp light colour slightly yellow

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 LAF is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 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 R173 LAF, 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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R173 LAF is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 24 June 1998.

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