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R465 MRU

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

114,132 mi
Last recorded114,132 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR465 MRU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 114,132 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 109,810 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2013 109,801 miles

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 103,589 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 103,589 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 May 2011 99,955 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2011 97,800 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2011 97,800 miles

Offside Brake lever has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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)

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 91,540 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 91,540 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 84,504 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 78,020 miles

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

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

n/s & o/s brake discs corroded

Fail 14 Jan 2008 78,020 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

n/s & o/s brake discs corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2007 70,869 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2006 62,846 miles

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

Nearside Front brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake drum slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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R465 MRU is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R465 MRU, 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 R465 MRU registered?

R465 MRU is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 4 March 1998.

Is R465 MRU safe to buy?

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