MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
164,142 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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 Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
all coil springs and shock casings slightly corroded
corrosion at both rear inner sills at wheel arch
front brake imbalance at 22%
mark on screen from wiper blade
n/s/f track rod end slight play
o/s/f door window inop
rear brake pipes corroded
tailgait inop
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R290 HGA is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red 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 R290 HGA, 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 R290 HGA registered?
R290 HGA is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 16 January 1998.
Is R290 HGA safe to buy?
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