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R246 VOR

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,955 mi
Last recorded90,955 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR246 VOR
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2018 90,955 miles

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

ENDS OF N/S AND O/S REAR OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODING

EXHAUST REAR SECTION IS CORRODING

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

Offside Rear INNER TREAD OF TYRES ARE FLAT SPOTTING

Fail 24 Oct 2018 90,955 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

ENDS OF N/S AND O/S REAR OUTER SILLS ARE CORRODING

EXHAUST REAR SECTION IS CORRODING

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

Offside Rear INNER TREAD OF TYRES ARE FLAT SPOTTING

Pass 7 Jul 2017 75,410 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2016 72,330 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside shoulders

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

Fail 4 Jul 2016 72,330 miles

Front tyres wearing on inside shoulders

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2015 69,017 miles

offside wiper split but cleans screen

Pass 15 Jul 2014 65,696 miles

Nearside front anti roll bar link ball joint deteriorating

Suspension and other under side components corroded

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Jun 2013 63,403 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2012 59,041 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2012 59,041 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 53,329 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2010 48,945 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,376 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 44,376 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,583 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 36,056 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 31,523 miles

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

front no. plate cracked

wipers just clearing

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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R246 VOR is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 R246 VOR, 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 R246 VOR registered?

R246 VOR is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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