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R285 WPX

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2009
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

81,274 mi
Last recorded81,274 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR285 WPX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2008 81,274 miles

Interior mirror missing ...nearside door mirror tested

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 75,954 miles

INTERIOR MIRROR MISSING....NEARSIDE DOOR MIRROR TESTED BY DEFAULT

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2006 71,463 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 71,463 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

nail in tyre

rear view mirror missing

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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R285 WPX is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R285 WPX, 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 R285 WPX registered?

R285 WPX is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 23 January 1998.

Is R285 WPX safe to buy?

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