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R216 DVW

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

212,206 mi
Last recorded212,206 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR216 DVW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 212,206 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 207,649 miles

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

Pass 21 May 2013 205,291 miles

o/s rear disc corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2012 203,191 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 203,191 miles

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 199,448 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2010 194,655 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2010 194,655 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 188,039 miles

Offside Outer Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 179,954 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 165,087 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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R216 DVW is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 R216 DVW, 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 R216 DVW registered?

R216 DVW is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 3 March 1998.

Is R216 DVW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R216 DVW shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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