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R194 YWJ

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

156,264 mi
Last recorded156,264 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR194 YWJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2010 156,264 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 156,257 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2009 153,353 miles

EDGES OF FRONT TYRES WORN

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

SLIGHT CORROSION OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH

Fail 25 Jul 2009 153,353 miles

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

EDGES OF FRONT TYRES WORN

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

SLIGHT CORROSION OFFSIDE REAR WHEEL ARCH

Pass 31 Jul 2008 148,929 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 148,929 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Jul 2007 143,692 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2006 141,376 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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R194 YWJ is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R194 YWJ, 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 R194 YWJ registered?

R194 YWJ is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 23 April 1998.

Is R194 YWJ safe to buy?

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