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R317 HGA

1998 Mazda 626 Gsi

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2007
Tests4 (2 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

70,974 mi
Last recorded70,974 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2006
Typical for 1998 Mazda 626 Gsi103,330 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR317 HGA
MakeMazda
Model626 Gsi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2006 70,974 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2006 70,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

air bag warning lamp staying on

Pass 7 Jun 2005 62,537 miles
Fail 31 May 2005 62,535 miles

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

airbag light staying on

downpipe exhaust clamp insecure

very smokey from cold

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Gsi?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
8,766
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
parking brake recording little or no effort 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
brake disc excessively pitted 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
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R317 HGA is a 1998 Mazda 626 Gsi in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 626 Gsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 103,330 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 Gsi fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R317 HGA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Gsi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 626 Gsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R317 HGA registered?

R317 HGA is a 1998 Mazda 626 Gsi, first registered on 17 June 1998.

Is R317 HGA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R317 HGA shows 4 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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