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R373 GKO

1998 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

139,007 mi
Last recorded139,007 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR373 GKO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2012 139,007 miles

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NSR TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE LOW

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT SPLITTING ON OFFSIDE WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE

Fail 14 Feb 2012 138,798 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

JOINT FROM CENTRE EXHAUST SECTION TO REAR BOX SCABBY

NSR TYRE WEARING OUTER EDGE LOW

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

SLIGHT SPLITTING ON OFFSIDE WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADE

Fail 16 Feb 2011 127,061 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

NEARSIDE REAR DOOR WONT OPEN

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 127,061 miles

DRIVERS DOOR MIRROR CRACKED

NEARSIDE REAR DOOR WONT OPEN

Pass 5 Mar 2010 114,978 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 99,507 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 99,507 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 87,193 miles

o/s handbrake not working,requiers repaing as soon as possable

Pass 6 Feb 2007 86,724 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 80,753 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2006 80,753 miles

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

front number plate cracked but repaired, appears secure and is legible.

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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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R373 GKO is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 R373 GKO, 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 R373 GKO registered?

R373 GKO is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 13 March 1998.

Is R373 GKO safe to buy?

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