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R187 GHO

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

66,468 mi
Last recorded66,468 miles
Recorded on26 May 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 GHO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2020 66,468 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front into flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner boot floor/sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroded

Fail 22 May 2020 66,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail above rear subframe, inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front into flexible hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened lower arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear inner boot floor/sill corroded

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both inner sills corroded

Pass 7 May 2019 64,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracks on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear inner boot floor/sill corroded

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Fail 23 Apr 2019 64,434 miles

Brake performance not tested brake fluid leak (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insercure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch next to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch next to sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system corroded/leaking (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing surface cracks on tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into flexible section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear inner boot floor/sill corroded

both rear inner sills starting to corrode

Pass 20 Apr 2018 62,900 miles

Front Brake pipes to flexi have slight surface corrosion

Fail 13 Apr 2018 62,872 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipes to flexi have slight surface corrosion

Pass 11 Apr 2017 61,180 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe has light surface corrosion at end

Offside Front Brake pipe has light surface corrosion at end

Offside Headlight has damage to lens

Pass 18 Apr 2016 59,927 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 59,887 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2015 58,568 miles

Both rear tyres have "O"zone cracks developing.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Apr 2015 58,545 miles

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

Offside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Both rear tyres have "O"zone cracks developing.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Right hand rear brake pads not clearly visible but suspect worn low.

Pass 16 Apr 2014 56,268 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake disc has approx 50 kg run out

Slight cracking in side wall and tread of both rear tyres

Stone chip in offside headlight glass

Surface corrosion to nearside and offside rear brake pipes

Fail 16 Apr 2014 56,268 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside front brake disc has approx 50 kg run out

Slight cracking in side wall and tread of both rear tyres

Stone chip in offside headlight glass

Surface corrosion to nearside and offside rear brake pipes

Pass 16 Apr 2013 53,771 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2012 51,646 miles

Nearside front tyre worn close to limit

Offside front tyre worn close to limit

Slight deteriation to front registration plate.

Fail 20 Apr 2012 51,646 miles

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 front tyre worn close to limit

Offside front tyre worn close to limit

Slight deteriation to front registration plate.

Pass 22 Apr 2011 49,285 miles

Pin hole in n/side outer cv joint gaiter.

Pass 16 Apr 2010 46,653 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 43,944 miles

slight run out on o/s/f brake disc o/s/r brake performance not as good as n/s/r

Pass 14 Apr 2008 41,289 miles

slight run out on o/s/f disc

Pass 18 Apr 2007 38,019 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 35,085 miles

nearside rear tyre wear to 2mm

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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R187 GHO 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 68.2%.

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 R187 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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R187 GHO is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 22 April 1998.

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