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R238 LAA

1998 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

53,689 mi
Last recorded53,689 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR238 LAA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2018 53,689 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2018 53,689 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 53,128 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 52,617 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 49,423 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2014 48,184 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 44,965 miles

rear brake pads worn

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Fail 1 Mar 2013 44,965 miles

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

rear brake pads worn

rear tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 2 Mar 2012 41,776 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 38,909 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 36,042 miles

outer edge of nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm

outer edge of offside rear tyre worn to 3mm

rear brake pads worn,approx 2-3mm of pad left

Pass 13 May 2009 33,114 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 29,807 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 26,596 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 23,250 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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R238 LAA is a 1998 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 R238 LAA, 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 R238 LAA registered?

R238 LAA is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R238 LAA safe to buy?

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