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R293 WPX

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,453 mi
Last recorded110,453 miles
Recorded on15 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR293 WPX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2012 110,453 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 19 May 2011 104,835 miles

exhaust system getting rusty

o/s/f brake pipe getting rusty

rear suspension mounts getting rusty

rear suspension rusty

Fail 19 May 2011 104,835 miles

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

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

o/s/f brake pipe getting rusty

rear suspension mounts getting rusty

rear suspension rusty

Pass 6 Jul 2010 97,493 miles

Nearside front anti-roll bar link has slight play

Fail 2 Jul 2010 97,491 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside front anti-roll bar link has slight play

Pass 15 Jul 2009 89,895 miles

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edge

Brake servo getting rusty

Nearside rear brake disc pitted

Rear brake pads have around 3000m left

Fail 14 Jul 2009 89,895 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Both rear tyres worn unevenly on inside edge

Brake servo getting rusty

Nearside rear brake disc pitted

Rear brake pads have around 3000m left

Pass 28 Aug 2008 82,322 miles

corrosion around - front brake pipes/middle,rear exhaust....wiper blades weak....slight uneven wear on rear tyres....corrosion around servo unit....

Pass 23 Aug 2007 72,262 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 72,262 miles

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

ADVICE NEARSIDE REAR TYRE VERY LOW ON TREAD//BOTH FRONT SUSPENSION REAR BUSHES IN POOR CONDISION

Pass 24 Aug 2006 63,478 miles

nearside front and rear tyres outer walls are becoming damaged.

Pass 1 Aug 2005 56,930 miles

engine covers fitted at time of test

slight corrosion exhaust

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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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R293 WPX is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R293 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 R293 WPX registered?

R293 WPX is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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