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R369 EOT

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

79,333 mi
Last recorded79,333 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR369 EOT
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Jul 2021 79,333 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 77,842 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 75,660 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 73,497 miles

all four road springs corroded

all suspension items corroded

both front brake pipes corroded

exhaust joints corroded and weak

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside front inner wing heavily corroded close to engine mounting

rear brakes signs of over heating

Fail 5 Apr 2018 73,452 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

all four road springs corroded

all suspension items corroded

both front brake pipes corroded

exhaust joints corroded and weak

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

offside front inner wing heavily corroded close to engine mounting

rear brakes signs of over heating

Pass 22 Mar 2017 72,834 miles

centre/rear exhaust join deteriorating

offside front inner arch corroding,under bonnet

parking brake effort just within limit

road springs corroding

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 23 Mar 2016 72,091 miles

centre/rear exhaust join corroding

road springs corroding

surface corrosion throughout underside of vehicle

Pass 25 Mar 2015 70,934 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre/rear exhaust join corroding.

nearside wiper blade deteriorating.

rear road springs corroding.

Fail 25 Mar 2015 70,934 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

centre/rear exhaust join corroding.

nearside wiper blade deteriorating.

rear road springs corroding.

Pass 24 Mar 2014 69,594 miles

centre/rear exhaust join corroding.

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

offside parking brake becoming lazy.

rear brake discs discoloured.

rear brake pads wearing thin.

Pass 22 Mar 2013 66,894 miles

centre/rear exhaust join corroding.

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

offside parking brake becoming lazy.

rear brake pads getting thin.

Pass 21 Mar 2012 64,818 miles

centre/rear exhaust box join corroding.

front lower suspension arm inner bushes perishing.

Pass 21 Mar 2011 62,705 miles

offside parking brake becoming lazy.

Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,463 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 57,207 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 55,009 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 51,615 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2006 47,850 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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R369 EOT is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 R369 EOT, 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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R369 EOT is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 14 April 1998.

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