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R181 GGU

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

64,995 mi
Last recorded64,995 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR181 GGU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 64,995 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

all components very corroded

all underside corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2022 64,995 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side both sides low readings (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

all components very corroded

all underside corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2021 62,622 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

all underside & components corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2020 57,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not workinbg

all underside & components corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2020 57,493 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not workinbg

all underside & components corroded

Pass 22 May 2019 55,009 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 3.5mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside reverse light not working

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all underside & components corroded

Pass 18 May 2018 53,148 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front fog light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 18 May 2018 53,148 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)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake discs worn

Nearside Front fog light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 18 May 2017 51,028 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front brake discs worn

Front brake discs worn

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 18 May 2016 48,290 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 41,099 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 39,674 miles

Nearside front fog not seated correctly

Pass 15 May 2013 38,169 miles
Fail 15 May 2013 38,169 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside rear tyre flat

Pass 17 May 2012 36,435 miles

Battery insecure

Pass 16 May 2011 34,725 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 34,722 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 May 2010 32,947 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 31,345 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 16 May 2008 29,200 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2007 26,955 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2006 24,811 miles

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

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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R181 GGU is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 R181 GGU, 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 R181 GGU registered?

R181 GGU is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 2 March 1998.

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