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R229 RHP

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,499 mi
Last recorded131,499 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR229 RHP
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2012 131,499 miles

all rear suspension shows signs of age/wear

front number plate cracked

front wipers smeary

o/s/f tyre wearing outer edge

Pass 27 Jan 2011 118,637 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 112,528 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 112,528 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2008 105,558 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2007 91,903 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2006 82,604 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

cut in nearside front tyre on tread

exhaust heat sheild and brackets insecure

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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R229 RHP is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R229 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 R229 RHP registered?

R229 RHP is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 15 May 1998.

Is R229 RHP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R229 RHP shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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