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R451 HTM

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

69,295 mi
Last recorded69,295 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2024
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR451 HTM
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2024 69,295 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Sep 2023 68,912 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2023 68,912 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 68,105 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Oct 2021 67,686 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 66,605 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2019 65,969 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 May 2019 65,953 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper sized (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side caliper sized (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp reflector slightly defective cracked (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened edge corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 May 2018 65,036 miles

Front brake discs worn inner faces

Nearside Front headlight glass cracked

Pass 24 May 2017 63,586 miles

Front discs have surface corrosion

Nearside Front headlight has small hole in glass

Offside Rear arch corroded

Fail 18 May 2017 63,582 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front discs have surface corrosion

Nearside Front headlight has small hole in glass

Offside Rear arch corroded

Pass 16 May 2016 61,865 miles

Nearside headlight hole in glass

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 20 May 2015 60,146 miles

front discs worn

Pass 22 May 2014 58,501 miles

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 21 May 2014 58,499 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 14 May 2013 56,731 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 24 May 2012 55,417 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 25 May 2011 54,460 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 52,087 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 49,223 miles

slight kerbing damage to nearside front wheel & tyre

Pass 20 May 2008 47,132 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 43,426 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 43,426 miles

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

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

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

handbrake requires adjusting

Pass 1 Jun 2006 39,276 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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R451 HTM is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 R451 HTM, 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 R451 HTM registered?

R451 HTM is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 26 June 1998.

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The MOT history for R451 HTM shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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