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R208 RHP

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

84,619 mi
Last recorded84,619 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 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

RegistrationR208 RHP
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2011 84,619 miles

front and rear suppension corroded

nearside rear tyre wall cut

outer skin of cat corroded

Fail 14 Jul 2011 84,619 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front and rear suppension corroded

nearside rear tyre wall cut

outer skin of cat corroded

Pass 14 Jul 2010 80,680 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 74,800 miles

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 24 Jul 2008 69,862 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 69,862 miles

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Jul 2007 63,184 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 52,824 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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R208 RHP is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R208 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 R208 RHP registered?

R208 RHP is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R208 RHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R208 RHP shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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