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R196 OTN

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

73,982 mi
Last recorded73,982 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR196 OTN
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2017 73,982 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 15 Feb 2016 70,052 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight damage n/s/f tyre wall

Fail 12 Feb 2016 70,046 miles

Front Brake hose twisted o/s and n/s (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded o/s and n/s outer sills (2.4.A.3)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight damage n/s/f tyre wall

Pass 10 Feb 2015 65,421 miles

N/S/R tyre perished

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

O/S/F tyre perished

Offside Outer Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 61,199 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2014 61,197 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Feb 2013 57,201 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2013 57,195 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2012 53,888 miles

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 51,655 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Handbrake close to limit of travel.

O/s/f lower ball joint rubber cover/trim split-weeping lubricant.

Pass 15 Feb 2010 50,224 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2010 50,200 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 48,408 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 48,402 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 46,327 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 43,644 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2006 40,158 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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R196 OTN is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 R196 OTN, 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 R196 OTN registered?

R196 OTN is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 24 February 1998.

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