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R290 LAA

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

59,057 mi
Last recorded59,057 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR290 LAA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 59,057 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 58,957 miles

under car covered in shutz

Pass 5 Jul 2018 58,282 miles

under car covered in shutz

Pass 18 Jul 2017 57,783 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 57,606 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 57,409 miles

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

Fail 25 Jun 2015 57,409 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 56,705 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 56,635 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 56,633 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2011 56,632 miles

both rear shox damp

Pass 29 Jul 2010 65,447 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2009 56,363 miles

all four alloys scuffed

exhaust system corroded

front brake imbalance

front inner brake discs slight corroded

offside front brake pipe slight corroded

Fail 10 Jul 2009 56,363 miles

registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

all four alloys scuffed

exhaust system corroded

front brake imbalance

front inner brake discs slight corroded

offside front brake pipe slight corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2008 56,139 miles

extra interior mirror fitted

front brake discs slight corrosion

hand brake reserve can be improved

nearside front tyre low tread

rear suspension aera rust proofed/oiled

spring assisters fitted to rear

Pass 6 Jul 2007 55,867 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 53,937 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
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R290 LAA is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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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What year was R290 LAA registered?

R290 LAA is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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