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R480 ABW

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

49,897 mi
Last recorded49,897 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 ABW
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2019 49,897 miles

Front number plate damaged

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 41,418 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres worn on edges

Pass 25 Jan 2017 31,267 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2016 21,122 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 2 Aug 2013 21,115 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 21,103 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 21,006 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 20,828 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 20,352 miles

both rear tyres slightly low on outer tread

Fail 16 Feb 2009 20,352 miles

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

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

both rear tyres slightly low on outer tread

Pass 14 Feb 2008 19,518 miles

both front tyres slightly worn on the outer edge

Pass 23 Feb 2007 18,443 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 17,007 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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R480 ABW is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 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 R480 ABW, 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 R480 ABW registered?

R480 ABW is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 18 February 1998.

Is R480 ABW safe to buy?

The MOT history for R480 ABW shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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