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R288 AOF

1998 Mazda 626 Gxi

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2009
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,606 mi
Last recorded114,606 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 626 Gxi99,801 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR288 AOF
MakeMazda
Model626 Gxi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2008 114,606 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 144,603 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 144,599 miles

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

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

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

the car was prisented with very low fuel in the fuel tank.I suspect that the fuel tank has a leak in it but unable to see any leaks due to the amount of fuel in the fuel tank.

Pass 31 Jan 2007 140,628 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2006 121,642 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2006 121,111 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Gxi?

Based on 2,423 MOT tests across 533 vehicles.

63.6%
Pass Rate
8,132
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
533
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 228
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 225
constant velocity joint gaiter split 207
Brake pipe excessively corroded 126
parking brake recording little or no effort 116
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R288 AOF is a 1998 Mazda 626 Gxi in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 626 Gxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.2% with a typical mileage of 99,801 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 Gxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 228 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R288 AOF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Gxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 626 Gxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R288 AOF registered?

R288 AOF is a 1998 Mazda 626 Gxi, first registered on 27 March 1998.

Is R288 AOF safe to buy?

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