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R480 CKO

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

91,404 mi
Last recorded91,404 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR480 CKO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2011 91,404 miles

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

all brake discs corroded, but not effecting performance

engine oil low, topped up 1.5 ltrs

Fail 4 Jul 2011 91,404 miles

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

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

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

all brake discs corroded, but not effecting performance

engine oil low, topped up 1.5 ltrs

Pass 8 Jul 2010 86,520 miles

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

front brake disc inner braking faces deminishing

Fail 2 Jul 2010 86,514 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

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

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

front brake disc inner braking faces deminishing

Pass 3 Jul 2009 82,130 miles

o/s/r brake caliper appears damp, but pedal good and no leaks found on pressure test.

Fail 30 Jun 2009 82,004 miles

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

o/s/r brake caliper appears damp, but pedal good and no leaks found on pressure test.

Pass 4 Jul 2008 75,844 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 75,827 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

bodywork around o/s/f indicator lamp damaged, but lamp secure.

customer advised that vehicle dangerous to drive.

Pass 27 Jun 2007 69,941 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside windscreen wiper split

Pass 28 Jun 2006 64,122 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside windscreen wiper split

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 CKO is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 R480 CKO, 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 CKO registered?

R480 CKO is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R480 CKO safe to buy?

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