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R277 LAA

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

202,848 mi
Last recorded202,848 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR277 LAA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2012 202,848 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 202,803 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 185,192 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside front arm bushes a bit weak

boot loaded

front brake pads very low

Fail 13 Jul 2011 185,135 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

boot loaded

both front lower arm bushes worn

front brake pads very low

Pass 27 Jul 2010 166,212 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2010 166,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 22 Jul 2009 149,410 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

advise rear tyre sid walls perish

Pass 23 Jul 2008 133,271 miles

nearside headlight lens cracked.Offside rear brake noisy but not quite binding at present.

Fail 23 Jul 2008 133,271 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside headlight lens cracked.Offside rear brake noisy but not quite binding at present.

Fail 20 Jul 2007 112,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 112,200 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2006 94,734 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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R277 LAA is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R277 LAA, 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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R277 LAA is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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