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R196 RHP

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

67,094 mi
Last recorded67,094 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2018 67,094 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside wiper smearing

Pass 12 Jun 2017 65,281 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and wheel arch (5.2.6)

Fail 1 Jun 2017 65,236 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and wheel arch (5.2.6)

Pass 6 Jul 2016 64,530 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Pass 3 Jul 2015 63,779 miles

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

corrosion o/s rear sill / wheel arch

Pass 27 Jun 2014 62,914 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 62,097 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2012 61,300 miles

rear tyres. walls cracking

Fail 9 Jul 2012 61,299 miles

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

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

rear tyres. walls cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2011 60,218 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 59,074 miles

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front and rear pads worn

Pass 17 Jul 2009 57,927 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 55,354 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 53,120 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 51,469 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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R196 RHP is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 RHP, 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 RHP registered?

R196 RHP is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R196 RHP safe to buy?

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