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R215 ORS

1998 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

154,364 mi
Last recorded154,364 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR215 ORS
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2009 154,364 miles

Corrosion front /rearchassis/suspension/brakes etc.

Front brake discs worn and rusty.

Front flexible brake hoses starting to perrish.

Front numberplate damaged.

Fail 15 Jun 2009 154,360 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Corrosion front /rearchassis/suspension/brakes etc.

Front brake discs worn and rusty.

Front flexible brake hoses starting to perrish.

Front numberplate damaged.

Pass 18 Jun 2008 143,836 miles

Both front brake discs worn and rusty.

Front number plate cracked.

Near side rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Fail 17 Jun 2008 143,828 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Both front brake discs worn and rusty.

Front number plate cracked.

Near side rear tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 25 May 2007 132,496 miles
Fail 24 May 2007 132,496 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

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

rear pads low

Pass 2 Jun 2006 122,472 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2006 122,472 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

rear cross member and suspension arm very rusty

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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R215 ORS is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R215 ORS, 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 R215 ORS registered?

R215 ORS is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R215 ORS safe to buy?

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