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R296 EKO

1998 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

141,900 mi
Last recorded141,900 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR296 EKO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 141,900 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2010 138,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jun 2009 134,366 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2009 134,366 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 129,988 miles

both rear brakes binding slightley

Pass 8 Jun 2007 125,516 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 120,166 miles

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

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

Pass 24 May 2005 114,108 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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R296 EKO is a 1998 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 R296 EKO, 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 R296 EKO registered?

R296 EKO is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 11 February 1998.

Is R296 EKO safe to buy?

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