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R359 HUF

1998 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

92,282 mi
Last recorded92,282 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR359 HUF
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2017 92,282 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2015 87,640 miles

oil leak

Pass 15 Nov 2014 86,150 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2013 84,326 miles

Oil leak

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Dec 2012 81,829 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2012 81,829 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2011 78,123 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 75,729 miles

Oil leak

Fail 20 Nov 2010 75,729 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

Pass 2 Nov 2009 71,809 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 69,918 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2007 64,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Nov 2007 64,334 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2006 60,346 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2006 60,346 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Nov 2005 56,327 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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R359 HUF is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 R359 HUF, 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 R359 HUF registered?

R359 HUF is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R359 HUF safe to buy?

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