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R468 MRU

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,003 mi
Last recorded163,003 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 MRU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 163,003 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2013 152,606 miles

slight run-out both front brake discs

Fail 17 Sep 2013 152,587 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight run-out both front brake discs

Pass 14 Sep 2012 140,192 miles

both sides front brake discs have slight run out.

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

Fail 14 Sep 2012 140,192 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly inner edge

Pass 16 Sep 2011 128,072 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 128,067 miles

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Near side rear brake pads look low.

Pass 16 Sep 2010 119,157 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 111,334 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 11 Sep 2008 104,514 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 96,792 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 28 Sep 2006 89,808 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2006 89,808 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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R468 MRU is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 R468 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 R468 MRU registered?

R468 MRU is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 9 March 1998.

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