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R235 NDU

1998 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

77,425 mi
Last recorded77,425 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR235 NDU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 77,425 miles

all rear suspension bushes cracking

both front top mounts have slight cracking

Fail 28 Jun 2016 77,424 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer cill (6.1.B.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

all rear suspension bushes cracking

both front top mounts have slight cracking

Pass 23 Jun 2015 75,298 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all rear suspention bush,s stating to crack

both front strut mounts starting to crack

Pass 3 Jul 2014 73,704 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Fail 1 Jul 2014 73,704 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2013 73,411 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2013 73,411 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 72,828 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 72,568 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 71,954 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2010 71,953 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Both rear discs pitted!

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

Pass 16 Jun 2009 71,552 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 71,103 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 71,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2007 68,880 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2007 68,880 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 66,824 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2006 66,823 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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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R235 NDU is a 1998 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 R235 NDU, 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 R235 NDU registered?

R235 NDU is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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