MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,922 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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)
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.
air bag warning lamp staying on
o/s headlamp light colour slightly yellow
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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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What year was R173 LAF registered?
R173 LAF is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 24 June 1998.
Is R173 LAF safe to buy?
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