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R275 ULC

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2016
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,394 mi
Last recorded115,394 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR275 ULC
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2015 115,394 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 111,617 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 107,049 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2013 107,049 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2012 100,571 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2012 100,571 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 96,506 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2011 96,502 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 87,237 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 78,310 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2008 70,827 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 63,806 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2006 56,969 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2005 48,593 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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R275 ULC is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 R275 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 R275 ULC registered?

R275 ULC is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 25 March 1998.

Is R275 ULC safe to buy?

The MOT history for R275 ULC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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