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R301 LAA

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

121,725 mi
Last recorded121,725 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR301 LAA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2014 121,725 miles

CLUTCH PEDAL ANTI SLIP PAD WORN

OFFSIDE SIDESILL CORRODED

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE TESTABLE ITEMS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED.

Pass 17 Apr 2013 117,529 miles

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE TESTABLE ITEMS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED.

Fail 17 Apr 2013 117,529 miles

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

UNDERSIDE OF VEHICLE TESTABLE ITEMS HEAVILY UNDERSEALED.

Pass 16 Apr 2012 113,192 miles

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

Pass 14 Apr 2011 107,881 miles

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

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 103,577 miles

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

Fail 15 Apr 2009 99,236 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 15 Apr 2009 99,236 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2008 95,926 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2008 95,926 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 91,764 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2007 91,764 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 87,441 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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R301 LAA is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R301 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 R301 LAA registered?

R301 LAA is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R301 LAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R301 LAA shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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