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R374 DFB

1998 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2008
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

109,001 mi
Last recorded109,001 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2007
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Mazda
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR374 DFB
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2007 109,001 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front discs slightly rusty

Pass 2 Jun 2006 107,491 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Jun 2006 107,478 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Radius arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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R374 DFB is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R374 DFB, 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 R374 DFB registered?

R374 DFB is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 12 January 1998.

Is R374 DFB safe to buy?

The MOT history for R374 DFB shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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