MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,518 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
engine misfire
rear brake caliper (handbrake) levers rusted
rear brake discs poor
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
offside front tyre worn in and out also side wall perished
Nearside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
How Reliable is the Mazda 626?
Based on 311,592 MOT tests across 41,549 vehicles.
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R242 NDU is a 1998 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 R242 NDU registered?
R242 NDU is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 May 1998.
Is R242 NDU safe to buy?
The MOT history for R242 NDU shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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