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R258 XTR

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

171,822 mi
Last recorded171,822 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR258 XTR
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 171,822 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 2 Jun 2011 171,772 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 168,626 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges of tread still within limits at time of test

nearside rear outer sill showing signs of deterioration may need repair for next mot

nearside rear tyre tread on legal limit on outer edge at time of test

nearside rear wheel arch showing signs of corrosion no sharp edges at time of test

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge of tread within limits at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2009 159,377 miles

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Fail 10 Feb 2009 159,286 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 29 Feb 2008 152,090 miles

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

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

offside front cv gaiter starting to deteriorate

Pass 1 Feb 2007 143,899 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2007 143,899 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2006 135,899 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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R258 XTR is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R258 XTR, 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 R258 XTR registered?

R258 XTR is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 February 1998.

Is R258 XTR safe to buy?

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