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R198 BMA

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2019
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

94,273 mi
Last recorded94,273 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 BMA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2018 94,273 miles

Front and rear sub frames rear chassis inner rear sills corroded

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower outer sill corroded

Offside Rear inner wheel arch corroded to excess

battery secured with strap

travel on hand brake

under body of vehicle rashed with rust

Pass 22 Jan 2018 92,872 miles

battery secured with strap

both front lamps condensated

front and rear suspension chassis and floors corroded

Fail 15 Jan 2018 92,793 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

battery secured with strap

both front lamps condensated

front and rear suspension chassis and floors corroded

Pass 1 Feb 2017 91,789 miles

Front and rear floors inner sills front and rear subframes corroded

Pass 8 Feb 2016 89,366 miles

both front and rear subframes inner sills and chassis corroded ,Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Fail 4 Feb 2016 89,342 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded and centre lower sill (5.2.6)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

both front and rear subframes inner sills and chassis corroded ,Offside rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 86,621 miles

nearside front fog lamp damaged .repaired with tape

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

Fail 9 Feb 2015 86,621 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside front fog lamp damaged .repaired with tape

offside rear outer wheel arch corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2014 80,258 miles

slight corrosion on both rear inner sills

Pass 4 Feb 2013 73,629 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Feb 2012 69,003 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2011 63,298 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2011 63,194 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Feb 2010 55,772 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Feb 2010 55,772 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2009 48,568 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 41,380 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 39,393 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2006 38,220 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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R198 BMA is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 R198 BMA, 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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R198 BMA is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 January 1998.

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