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R304 AAG

1998 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2012
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

101,650 mi
Last recorded101,650 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR304 AAG
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2011 101,650 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 101,650 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Fail 21 Oct 2010 95,497 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 95,497 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 87,605 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 20 Jun 2008 76,630 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 76,630 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 12 Jun 2007 64,380 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2007 64,380 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 53,910 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2005 48,784 miles

o/s/r park brake low reading

Fail 17 Aug 2005 48,481 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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R304 AAG is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 R304 AAG, 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 R304 AAG registered?

R304 AAG is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 January 1998.

Is R304 AAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R304 AAG shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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