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R489 SBV

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,584 mi
Last recorded63,584 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR489 SBV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2011 63,584 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 62,888 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 59,760 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2007 51,545 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 33,999 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2006 32,981 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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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R489 SBV is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R489 SBV, 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 R489 SBV registered?

R489 SBV is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 March 1998.

Is R489 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R489 SBV shows 6 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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