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R233 KBD

1998 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

146,981 mi
Last recorded146,981 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR233 KBD
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2016 146,981 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2015 143,811 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2014 139,898 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 135,398 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 131,150 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 127,314 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 122,611 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 116,731 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Sep 2008 110,916 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 4 Sep 2008 110,916 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

o/s/r tyre starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Sep 2007 106,450 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

n/s/r brake efficiency on limits

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape

Pass 24 Aug 2006 94,435 miles

exhaust system heavily corroded

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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R233 KBD is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 R233 KBD, 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 R233 KBD registered?

R233 KBD is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R233 KBD safe to buy?

The MOT history for R233 KBD shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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