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R209 GHO

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

108,718 mi
Last recorded108,718 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR209 GHO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 108,718 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2015 108,626 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 104,932 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 97,603 miles

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

slight uneven application on offside rear brake disc

Pass 9 Feb 2012 90,701 miles

inner sill corrosion

Fail 9 Feb 2012 90,700 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

inner sill corrosion

Pass 8 Feb 2011 83,728 miles

Both front brake discs worn.

Pass 19 Feb 2010 76,997 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 67,520 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2009 67,518 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 58,786 miles

both wipers splitting

Pass 23 Feb 2007 47,240 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2007 47,240 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 May 2006 45,527 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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R209 GHO is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R209 GHO, 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 R209 GHO registered?

R209 GHO is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 7 April 1998.

Is R209 GHO safe to buy?

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