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R505 BOA

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

119,718 mi
Last recorded119,718 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR505 BOA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2011 119,718 miles

front brake pipes corroded

front tyres worn on edge

rear anti-roll bar bushes perrished

rear arches corroded

rear discs corroded

Fail 22 Oct 2011 119,718 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

front brake pipes corroded

front tyres worn on edge

rear anti-roll bar bushes perrished

rear arches corroded

rear discs corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2010 113,487 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 113,368 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 105,310 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2009 105,283 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Nov 2008 98,401 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2007 87,855 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 71,391 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 71,374 miles

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

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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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R505 BOA 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 R505 BOA, 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 R505 BOA registered?

R505 BOA is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 17 April 1998.

Is R505 BOA safe to buy?

The MOT history for R505 BOA shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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