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R322 TWO

1998 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,218 mi
Last recorded151,218 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR322 TWO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2016 151,218 miles

Underside generally rusty

Fail 16 Jun 2016 151,218 miles

Nearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Underside generally rusty

Fail 1 Sep 2014 139,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r brake cable deteriorated

Pass 1 Sep 2014 139,680 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r brake cable deteriorated

Pass 28 Aug 2013 126,093 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2013 126,093 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside 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 22 Aug 2012 119,300 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 13 Aug 2011 112,125 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 110,010 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 110,010 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 May 2009 96,856 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 92,075 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 85,077 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 85,077 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2006 74,658 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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R322 TWO is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 R322 TWO, 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 R322 TWO registered?

R322 TWO is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 5 June 1998.

Is R322 TWO safe to buy?

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