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R185 GHO

1998 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

128,699 mi
Last recorded128,699 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR185 GHO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2017 128,699 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill shut (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Aug 2016 118,401 miles

n/s/f door has damage but still opens and catches securely

n/s/r outer sill is corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2016 118,311 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)

n/s/f door has damage but still opens and catches securely

n/s/r outer sill is corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2015 107,331 miles

rear discs are corroded

Fail 10 Aug 2015 107,080 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

front brake discs are corroded & lipped

rear discs are corroded

Pass 11 Aug 2014 93,598 miles

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

offside rear wheel arch rusty

underside of vehicle rusty

Fail 11 Aug 2014 93,598 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

offside rear wheel arch rusty

underside of vehicle rusty

Pass 7 Aug 2013 82,475 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

offside rear brake caliper hand brake linkage (tight operation)

Pass 8 Aug 2012 77,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 71,850 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2011 71,830 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre is on legal limit & has a nail in it

rear brake discs are corroded

Pass 16 Aug 2010 67,597 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 60,882 miles

o/s/r foot & hand brake efficiency is slightly low.

Pass 23 Jul 2008 54,193 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 49,364 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2007 48,583 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 43,779 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake inballance on 24%

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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R185 GHO is a 1998 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R185 GHO, 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 R185 GHO registered?

R185 GHO is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 April 1998.

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