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R274 ULC

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2016
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

157,051 mi
Last recorded157,051 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR274 ULC
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2015 157,051 miles

vehivle heavily under seaLED

Fail 19 Jun 2015 157,051 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

vehivle heavily under seaLED

Pass 31 May 2014 145,863 miles

both front top stut mounts starting to spit

both front tyres wearing on edges

both rear inner sills slightly rusty

both rear wheel arches rusty

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

emissions only just passed

off side inner wheel arch area by engine mount rusty

rear number plate poor

Pass 11 Jun 2013 133,034 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 133,034 miles

Offside Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jun 2012 123,761 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 114,433 miles

both rear wheel arches rusty

both top stut mounts perished

engine miss fire

Pass 14 Jun 2010 104,866 miles

front brake pads getting low

Fail 14 Jun 2010 104,866 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

front brake pads getting low

Pass 12 Jun 2009 94,956 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 86,230 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Jun 2007 77,144 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2007 77,144 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both lower arm bushes worn

off side front tyre perished

rear disc pitted

top strut mount worn

Pass 16 Jun 2006 66,983 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2005 56,203 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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R274 ULC is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 R274 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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What year was R274 ULC registered?

R274 ULC is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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