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R187 TJB

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

79,518 mi
Last recorded79,518 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 TJB
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2015 79,518 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2015 79,518 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 75,479 miles

nearside front flexi brakepipe insecure

offside lower fog lamp lense cracked

Fail 12 Apr 2014 75,479 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front flexi brakepipe insecure

offside lower fog lamp lense cracked

Pass 9 Apr 2013 72,149 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 72,148 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)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 19 Apr 2012 68,662 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 19 Apr 2012 68,662 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 26 Apr 2011 66,012 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2011 66,012 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Fail 7 Apr 2011 65,997 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 21 Mar 2011 65,980 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 58,330 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 50,537 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2008 46,012 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 43,225 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 39,757 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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R187 TJB is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R187 TJB, 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 R187 TJB registered?

R187 TJB is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 6 March 1998.

Is R187 TJB safe to buy?

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