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R507 MEW

1998 Mazda 626 Lxi

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2009
Tests5 (2 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate40%

Mileage

124,291 mi
Last recorded124,291 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 626 Lxi100,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR507 MEW
MakeMazda
Model626 Lxi
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

2 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2008 124,291 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2008 124,290 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 117,975 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 117,975 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

Fail 4 Dec 2006 117,254 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

battery acid leak

front number plate - cracking

handbrake warning light on dash

nails in n/s/r tyre & cracking on tread

rear brake calipers?

rear number plate - water mark

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Lxi?

Based on 1,565 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
8,016
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 177
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 173
constant velocity joint gaiter split 158
brake disc excessively pitted 98
parking brake recording little or no effort 95
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R507 MEW is a 1998 Mazda 626 Lxi in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 40%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 626 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 100,975 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 Lxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R507 MEW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 626 Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R507 MEW registered?

R507 MEW is a 1998 Mazda 626 Lxi, first registered on 30 January 1998.

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