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R337 LAA

1998 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2012
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

159,894 mi
Last recorded159,894 miles
Recorded on17 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR337 LAA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Aug 2011 159,894 miles

front number plate cracked

n/s/ inner cv boot leaking

n/s/front brake slightly binding

n/s/rear wheel arch corroaded

o/s/front suspension mtg corroaded

o/s/rear wheel arch corroaded

Fail 10 Aug 2011 159,407 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

n/s/rear wheel arch corroaded

front number plate cracked

n/s/ inner cv boot leaking

n/s/front brake slightly binding

o/s/front suspension mtg corroaded

o/s/rear wheel arch corroaded

Pass 17 Aug 2010 152,607 miles

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

n/s/f inner cv boot insecure

Pass 11 Aug 2009 146,695 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front inner cv boots insecure

Fail 11 Aug 2009 146,695 miles

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

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

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

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front inner cv boots insecure

steel wheel fitted to n/s/r

Pass 29 Jul 2008 139,516 miles

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

o/s &n/s rear tyres cracking

Pass 17 Jul 2007 129,505 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 119,373 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2005 111,585 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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R337 LAA is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 R337 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 R337 LAA registered?

R337 LAA is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 June 1998.

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