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R242 LAA

1998 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

113,403 mi
Last recorded113,403 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR242 LAA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 113,403 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR (D bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever has slight travel suggesting this requires adjustment

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF AND OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Aug 2023 113,403 miles

Emissions unable to be completed DUE TO EXHAUST LEAK (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSR and OSR (D bushes) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Handbrake lever has slight travel suggesting this requires adjustment

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF AND OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 105,896 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 102,356 miles

Nearside Front Outer outer CV boot slightly damaged/deteriorated

Rear edges of nearside & offside rear wheel arches corroding but not likely to cause injury (no sharp edges)

Fail 25 Aug 2021 102,351 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill excessively corroded by previous repair (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer outer CV boot slightly damaged/deteriorated

Rear edges of nearside & offside rear wheel arches corroding but not likely to cause injury (no sharp edges)

Pass 26 Aug 2020 98,175 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear front edges of rear wheel arches corroded but unlikely to cause injury (no sharp edge)

Fail 25 Aug 2020 98,173 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm (front) bush worn with excessive movement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear front edges of rear wheel arches corroded but unlikely to cause injury (no sharp edge)

Pass 30 Aug 2019 94,084 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 85,601 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2018 85,589 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible back ground faded (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 78,562 miles

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (2.4.A.3)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 77,037 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2015 77,036 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2014 74,547 miles

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres different profile than front tyres

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 10 Nov 2014 74,500 miles

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

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

N/S/R and O/S/R tyres different profile than front tyres

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 72,324 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 70,045 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 70,045 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 22 Nov 2011 67,323 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 64,848 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 63,680 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 59,568 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 54,715 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 49,408 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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R242 LAA is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 R242 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 R242 LAA registered?

R242 LAA is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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