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R342 VRH

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

142,519 mi
Last recorded142,519 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR342 VRH
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2017 142,519 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D link bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2017 142,519 miles

Offside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Engine bay (6.1.B.2)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D link bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 132,635 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2015 125,452 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, rear most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Oct 2015 125,452 miles

Headlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn outside edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm, rear most bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 118,208 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2014 118,208 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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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R342 VRH is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R342 VRH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R342 VRH registered?

R342 VRH is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R342 VRH safe to buy?

The MOT history for R342 VRH shows 7 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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