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R26 GKP

1998 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2018
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

62,481 mi
Last recorded62,481 miles
Recorded on21 May 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR26 GKP
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 May 2018 62,481 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch / sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wheel arch / sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch / sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

both front brake hoses deteriorating

both rear inner sills corroded

Pass 25 May 2017 56,000 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 52,779 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 51,381 miles

all prescribed areas and chassis beginning to show signs of corrosion

front brake flexi hoses beginning to perish

Pass 30 Apr 2014 51,062 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2013 50,332 miles

small split in near side front tyre side wall no cords showing

Pass 9 May 2012 48,970 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 47,306 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2010 44,646 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2009 41,699 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,173 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2007 34,103 miles
Pass 17 May 2006 30,842 miles

front discs slightly corroded

rear registration plate coming apart

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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R26 GKP is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 R26 GKP, 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 R26 GKP registered?

R26 GKP is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 4 June 1998.

Is R26 GKP safe to buy?

The MOT history for R26 GKP shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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