CarVerify

Free Car Check

R177 OTN

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

135,108 mi
Last recorded135,108 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationR177 OTN
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2010 135,108 miles

advise both side floor to sill

advise rear sub frame on corrsion

advised both side sill

Fail 2 Mar 2010 135,108 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

advise both side floor to sill

advise rear sub frame on corrsion

advised both side sill

Pass 23 Jan 2009 129,909 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise both rear chassis

advise both rear sill

advise rear brake service

Fail 19 Jan 2009 129,903 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

advise both rear chassis

advise both rear sill

advise rear brake service

Pass 18 Feb 2008 126,154 miles

advise full brake service

advise rear shockrer

Fail 12 Feb 2008 126,154 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

advise full brake service

advise rear shockrer

Pass 1 Sep 2006 119,790 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 31 Aug 2005 106,410 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

NEARSIDED REAR TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LIMIT

Fail 26 Aug 2005 106,403 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT †NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT †NEARSIDE REAR TYRE WORN CLOSE TO LIMIT

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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

R177 OTN 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 55.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R177 OTN, 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

How do I check the history of R177 OTN?

You can check the full history of R177 OTN by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was R177 OTN registered?

R177 OTN is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 23 February 1998.

Is R177 OTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R177 OTN shows 9 tests with a 55.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R177 OTN have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on R177 OTN. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.