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R266 RPY

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

90,951 mi
Last recorded90,951 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR266 RPY
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2018 90,951 miles

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

Nearside Rear outer sill showing off rust

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

Fail 27 Jun 2018 90,951 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear outer sill showing off rust

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

Pass 15 May 2017 84,295 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Pass 13 May 2016 80,936 miles

exhaust system is corroded

general corrosion to underside of car

Pass 14 May 2015 78,001 miles

Exhaust system is corroded.

Fail 6 May 2015 77,971 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Exhaust system is corroded.

Pass 23 Apr 2014 74,909 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system is corroded.

Oil leak

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

Pass 8 May 2013 71,669 miles

Both front to rear brake pipes are slightly corroded

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust system is slightly corroded

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 3 Apr 2012 67,898 miles

Exhaust system is corroded

Pass 7 Apr 2011 65,013 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 64,997 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Apr 2010 61,951 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 9 Apr 2009 56,410 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 56,410 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Apr 2008 50,843 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2007 45,007 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 38,248 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R266 RPY is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue 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 R266 RPY, 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 R266 RPY registered?

R266 RPY is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 April 1998.

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