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R291 LAA

1998 Mazda 626 Gxi

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,245 mi
Last recorded142,245 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 626 Gxi99,801 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR291 LAA
MakeMazda
Model626 Gxi
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 142,245 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 141,555 miles
Pass 31 May 2011 140,149 miles

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

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

Fail 31 May 2011 140,149 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 28 May 2010 138,771 miles
Pass 7 May 2009 136,904 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 136,904 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2007 132,788 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2007 132,783 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 109,698 miles

OSF SEAT BELT SLOW TO TENSION.

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
Full Mazda 626 Gxi reliability report

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R291 LAA is a 1998 Mazda 626 Gxi in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R291 LAA, 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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R291 LAA is a 1998 Mazda 626 Gxi, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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