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R467 MRU

1998 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

105,705 mi
Last recorded105,705 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR467 MRU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Fail 1 Mar 2014 105,705 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.D.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Engine running rough at normal idle and idling too fast when accelerator released

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Vacuum system has an air leak

Fail 2 Mar 2013 90,450 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2013 90,450 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 21 Feb 2013 99,315 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

front discs corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2012 97,601 miles

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s/f driveshaft seal leaking

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

rear wheel arches corroded

slight misfire

wipers smear

Fail 2 Apr 2012 97,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s/f driveshaft seal leaking

play in o/s/r wheel bearing

rear wheel arches corroded

slight misfire

wipers smear

Pass 12 Apr 2011 88,750 miles

rear silencer join corroded

slight movement in rear wheel bearings

wipers smear

Pass 9 Apr 2010 80,970 miles

brake fluid black

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear silencer connection corroded

Fail 9 Apr 2010 80,970 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

brake fluid black

n/s/f wheel trim missing

o/s/f tyre worn inner edge

rear silencer connection corroded

Pass 8 Apr 2009 72,316 miles

slight brake judder - front+rear

Pass 10 Apr 2008 64,665 miles

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

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

front brake discs inner surfaces very rusty.

Fail 9 Apr 2008 64,665 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs inner surfaces very rusty.

Pass 5 Apr 2007 56,717 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

Fail 5 Apr 2007 56,717 miles

Front brake discs in poor condition

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

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

Pass 20 Apr 2006 47,509 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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R467 MRU is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 R467 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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R467 MRU is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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