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R183 TKO

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Diesel 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2013
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

139,617 mi
Last recorded139,617 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR183 TKO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2012 139,617 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

near side rear door lock fault

Fail 1 Nov 2012 139,576 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

brake pedal rubber worn

near side rear door lock fault

Pass 13 May 2011 130,227 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Fail 9 May 2011 130,222 miles

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

offside rear wheel arch starting to corrode

Pass 6 Nov 2009 118,913 miles

Both front brake disc badly lipped.

Brake pedal anti slip wearing thin.

Front number plate poor condition

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 118,910 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front brake disc badly lipped.

Brake pedal anti slip wearing thin.

Front number plate poor condition

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 108,675 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front no plate poor condition

underside covers fitted restricting full inspection

Fail 16 Sep 2008 108,565 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front no plate poor condition

underside covers fitted restricting full inspection

Pass 5 May 2007 95,595 miles
Pass 13 May 2006 78,574 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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R183 TKO is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R183 TKO, 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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R183 TKO is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 3 June 1998.

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