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R253 GHK

1998 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

66,295 mi
Last recorded66,295 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR253 GHK
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2021 66,295 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

h/brake effort low

Pass 11 Jan 2020 65,999 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 65,999 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 61,632 miles

rear tyres split on outside walls but no cords showing

Pass 11 May 2017 60,483 miles

exhaust corroding

front headlight lense protectors fitted

front tyres cracking up on outer edges

handbrake travel excessive

nearside rear tyre badly cracking up in deep part of tread in outer section

rear tyres cracking up on outer edges and sidewalls

Pass 10 May 2016 60,261 miles

both rear tyres cracking up on outer sidewalls

exhaust corroding

handbrake travel becoming excessive

nearside rear tyre cracking up in deep part of tread

Pass 5 May 2015 60,088 miles

Both front and offside rear tyre's are starting to crack

Nearside rear tyre is cracked and perrished

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 May 2014 59,198 miles

Nearside rear tyre is cracking on the outer sidewall

Fail 8 May 2014 59,198 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside rear tyre is cracking on the outer sidewall

Pass 8 May 2013 58,460 miles
Pass 14 May 2012 57,653 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 May 2011 57,082 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 56,505 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 55,897 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 May 2008 54,021 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 52,765 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 May 2006 50,968 miles
Pass 6 May 2005 44,202 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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R253 GHK is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R253 GHK, 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 R253 GHK registered?

R253 GHK is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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