MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
170,831 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
both rear brake discs rusty
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
both rear brake discs rusty
o/s/r brake hose to bracket retaining clip missing
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
o/s/r brake hose to bracket retaining clip missing
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar missing (2.4.G.1)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
both inner d/shaft gaiters leaking slightly
n/s/f and n/s/r tyres on 2mm
both inner d/shaft gaiters leaking slightly
n/s/f and n/s/r tyres on 2mm
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
h/brake travel long
n/s/r tyre on 2mm on edge
o/s/f tyre on 2.5mm
How Reliable is the Mazda 626?
Based on 311,592 MOT tests across 41,549 vehicles.
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R482 VGC is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver 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 R482 VGC, 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 R482 VGC registered?
R482 VGC is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 21 May 1998.
Is R482 VGC safe to buy?
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