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R354 DOB

1998 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,454 mi
Last recorded105,454 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR354 DOB
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2014 105,454 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

airbag light on intermittently

underbody/upperbody corrosion

Pass 11 Mar 2013 97,334 miles

general undebody light rust

Fail 21 Feb 2013 97,321 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

boot full

both front tyres worn on edge of tread

general underbody corrosion

nearside front tyre outer sidewall damage

offside front flitch panel corroded

Pass 2 Feb 2012 90,351 miles

air bag light on

general light corrosion to under body and inner sills

Pass 9 Feb 2011 82,253 miles

brake discs corroded

nearside inner cv boot leaking

Fail 17 Mar 2010 76,561 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre slight damadge to side wall

Pass 17 Mar 2010 76,561 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Upper Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

n/s/f tyre slight damadge to side wall

Pass 13 Mar 2009 73,282 miles

air bag light on

both front brake discs corroded

exhaust corroded

n/s/f tyre side wall damage

o/s inner c/v boot leaking

rear suspension general corrosion

Pass 30 Jan 2008 71,028 miles

air bag light on

exhaust corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2008 71,028 miles

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

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

air bag light on

exhaust corroded

Pass 5 Feb 2007 68,145 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Feb 2006 63,742 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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R354 DOB is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 R354 DOB, 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 R354 DOB registered?

R354 DOB is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 March 1998.

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