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R263 PRS

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

76,992 mi
Last recorded76,992 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR263 PRS
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2010 76,992 miles

o/s/r wheel arch corroded ? advise to be repaired ;

Fail 20 Jul 2010 76,981 miles

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

o/s/r wheel arch corroded ? advise to be repaired ;

Pass 26 Jun 2009 73,095 miles

Nearside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear Torsion bar slightly deteriorated by corrosion (2.4.E.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Jan 2008 62,049 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2007 45,795 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 41,716 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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R263 PRS is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R263 PRS, 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 R263 PRS registered?

R263 PRS is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 19 March 1998.

Is R263 PRS safe to buy?

The MOT history for R263 PRS shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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