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R457 WEG

1998 Mazda 626 Lxi

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

77,508 mi
Last recorded77,508 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 626 Lxi100,975 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR457 WEG
MakeMazda
Model626 Lxi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2009 77,508 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 77,508 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Aug 2008 72,121 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 72,121 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2007 64,725 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 64,703 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Battery insecure

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

both outer sills damaged

front number plate cracked and in poor condition

gearbox oil leak

handbrake travel

offside inner cv gatior insercure

power steering belt cracking in poor condition

power steering fluid over filled

rear number plate detiorating

rear pads worn

Pass 7 Jul 2006 58,485 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Lxi?

Based on 1,565 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
8,016
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 177
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 173
constant velocity joint gaiter split 158
brake disc excessively pitted 98
parking brake recording little or no effort 95
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R457 WEG is a 1998 Mazda 626 Lxi in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 626 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 100,975 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 Lxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R457 WEG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 626 Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R457 WEG registered?

R457 WEG is a 1998 Mazda 626 Lxi, first registered on 28 May 1998.

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