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R447 NRU

1998 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

82,586 mi
Last recorded82,586 miles
Recorded on31 May 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR447 NRU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 May 2016 82,586 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 74,824 miles

rear exhaust joint corroded

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

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside and nearside rear suspension arms corroded

unable to check front and rear brake pads due to to wheel trims fitted

Fail 21 May 2015 74,824 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nearside front brake binding slightly

offside and nearside rear suspension arms corroded

rear exhaust joint corroded

unable to check front and rear brake pads due to to wheel trims fitted

Pass 2 Jun 2014 71,892 miles

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

N/S/F brake - slight brake grab

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 16 May 2013 66,190 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2012 63,830 miles

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

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

both front top suspension rubbers perished

Pass 25 May 2011 60,758 miles
Fail 16 May 2011 60,677 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 May 2010 57,179 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

single tone air horn fitted

Pass 21 May 2009 52,537 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 May 2008 48,333 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 43,366 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2006 38,528 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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R447 NRU is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 R447 NRU, 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 R447 NRU registered?

R447 NRU is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 26 March 1998.

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