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R251 KFG

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

115,042 mi
Last recorded115,042 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR251 KFG
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2009 115,042 miles

front & rear suspension & steering components rusty.

n/s headlamp damaged.

slight engine misfire.

Fail 19 Mar 2009 115,042 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front & rear suspension & steering components rusty.

n/s headlamp damaged.

n/s/r tyre wearing low on edges & sidewalls perished.

o/s/r tyre worn close to limits.

slight engine misfire.

Pass 21 Apr 2008 107,987 miles

stonechip in windscreen,n/s headlamp lens damaged,n/s beam image vague,slight engine misfire,o/s/f tyre worn low on edges,o/s/r tyre worn close to limits,n/s/r tyre worn low & outer sidewalls perished.

Fail 21 Apr 2008 107,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

stonechip in windscreen,n/s headlamp lens damaged,n/s beam image vague,slight engine misfire,o/s/f tyre worn low on edges,o/s/r tyre worn close to limits,n/s/r tyre worn low & outer sidewalls perished.

Pass 20 Apr 2007 98,810 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2007 98,809 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating excessive wear (3.5.1f)

Offside Brake lever has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Oil leak

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

nsf headlamp glass damaged,ns h/lamp upper mounting broken,slight chips in windscreen,ns h/lamp electric height adjuster innop,n/s beam image vague,

osf tyre tread getting low,nsr wheel trim missing,osr door damaged,slight advanced rear footbrake imbalanc e,long h/brake travelnsr tyre outer wall scrubbed/perished,engine misfire after prolonged idle,inner rear arches & parts of boot floor covered

Pass 6 May 2006 86,426 miles

small stonechips in windscreen,n/s headlamp holed & cracked,exhaust system rusty.

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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R251 KFG is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R251 KFG, 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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R251 KFG is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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