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R198 OTN

1998 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

102,924 mi
Last recorded102,924 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR198 OTN
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2011 102,924 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2011 100,484 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 92,381 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 84,218 miles

Offside Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2008 80,162 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 71,563 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 71,538 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 Feb 2006 64,885 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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R198 OTN is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R198 OTN registered?

R198 OTN is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R198 OTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R198 OTN shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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