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R424 STS

1998 Mazda 626 LX

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2009
Tests6 (3 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

39,481 mi
Last recorded39,481 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 626 LX86,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR424 STS
MakeMazda
Model626 LX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

3 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2008 39,481 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 39,481 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 36,885 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 36,883 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 34,990 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2006 34,990 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 LX?

Based on 698 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
6,732
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
brake disc excessively pitted 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
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R424 STS is a 1998 Mazda 626 LX in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 626 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 86,875 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 LX fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R424 STS, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 LX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 626 LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R424 STS registered?

R424 STS is a 1998 Mazda 626 LX, first registered on 29 April 1998.

Is R424 STS safe to buy?

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