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R458 PJH

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

108,805 mi
Last recorded108,805 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR458 PJH
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2012 108,805 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)

Fail 4 Jun 2012 108,797 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

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)

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

Pass 9 Jun 2011 103,858 miles
Fail 25 May 2011 103,625 miles

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 24 May 2010 98,467 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 93,139 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 89,892 miles
Fail 16 May 2007 85,658 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 85,658 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2006 79,012 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 74,853 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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R458 PJH is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 R458 PJH, 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 R458 PJH registered?

R458 PJH is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 23 May 1998.

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