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R330 LAA

1998 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2015
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

148,883 mi
Last recorded148,883 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR330 LAA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 13 Nov 2015 148,883 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 144,614 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

general surface corosion to under body

Pass 19 Nov 2013 133,246 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 124,688 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 115,217 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 104,464 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 104,286 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2009 92,864 miles

Nearside Front 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 28 Oct 2008 82,483 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 76,361 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside rear tyre ouyer edge wearing

Pass 26 Oct 2006 69,586 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2005 63,047 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2005 62,977 miles

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

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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R330 LAA is a 1998 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 R330 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 R330 LAA registered?

R330 LAA is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 June 1998.

Is R330 LAA safe to buy?

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