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R271 ULC

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

143,508 mi
Last recorded143,508 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR271 ULC
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2024 143,508 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

light corrosion under vehicle and rear wheel arches

Pass 19 Sep 2023 143,028 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both wheel arches are corroded

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

Fail 19 Sep 2023 143,027 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear both wheel arches are corroded

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

Pass 16 Sep 2022 141,226 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2021 138,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2021 138,867 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Sep 2020 137,299 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear wheel arches (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Sep 2019 135,321 miles

Both rear wheel arch's are corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2019 135,321 miles

Both rear wheel arch's are corroded

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Sep 2018 129,275 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion on wheel arch

Offside Rear corrosion on wheel arch

Offside Rear sill is lightly corroded

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 129,275 miles

Nearside Rear corrosion on wheel arch

Offside Rear corrosion on wheel arch

Offside Rear sill is lightly corroded

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 124,212 miles

Nearside Front tyre is worn on the inner and outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Rear tyre is perished

Offside Rear wheel arch is corroded

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

panel damage around whole vehicle

Pass 21 Sep 2016 118,598 miles

Offside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

n/s/r tyre sidewall cracks

Pass 25 Sep 2015 115,392 miles

parking brake 17%

rear wheel arches repaird by duck tape

Fail 25 Sep 2015 115,392 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion weel arch (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion weel arch (6.1.C.1)

parking brake 17%

Pass 7 Oct 2014 112,544 miles

exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2013 109,768 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 109,766 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 7 Apr 2012 107,688 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 105,270 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2011 105,270 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Spare tyre defective

off side rear outer sill / lower wheel arch corrosion

Pass 24 Jun 2010 99,150 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 94,918 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 91,155 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2007 83,157 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2006 72,521 miles
Pass 18 May 2005 63,854 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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R271 ULC is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 R271 ULC, 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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R271 ULC is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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