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R421 HKP

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2014
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

128,449 mi
Last recorded128,449 miles
Recorded on31 May 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR421 HKP
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 May 2013 128,449 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Fail 24 May 2013 128,361 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 122,935 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 122,935 miles

Nearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 24 May 2011 117,122 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 112,674 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 107,085 miles
Fail 15 May 2009 107,085 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 102,833 miles

corrosion to front

corrosion to rear

offside front fog light lense missing

Pass 8 Jun 2007 98,434 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2006 93,019 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2005 815,996 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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R421 HKP is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 R421 HKP, 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 R421 HKP registered?

R421 HKP is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R421 HKP safe to buy?

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