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R414 SFJ

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2014
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

116,737 mi
Last recorded116,737 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR414 SFJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2013 116,737 miles

slight corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r end of sills

Fail 19 Oct 2013 116,737 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight corrosion n/s/r and o/s/r end of sills

Pass 22 Oct 2012 112,107 miles

handbrake effort 16%

n/s beam image poor

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 24 Oct 2011 106,439 miles

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

Fail 14 Oct 2011 105,950 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2010 96,288 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 85,285 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2009 85,112 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 70,995 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

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

Front wiper blades deteriorated.

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 66,285 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2008 66,268 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jan 2007 56,597 miles

Slight smear front wipers

Pass 16 Jan 2006 54,969 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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R414 SFJ is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R414 SFJ, 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 R414 SFJ registered?

R414 SFJ is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 2 March 1998.

Is R414 SFJ safe to buy?

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