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R531 FNG

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2011
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

111,257 mi
Last recorded111,257 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR531 FNG
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2010 111,257 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 14 Dec 2010 111,217 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front disc worn and slightly scored

Fail 1 Dec 2010 110,865 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

front disc worn and slightly scored

Pass 19 Dec 2009 101,915 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 29 May 2009 94,961 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 94,954 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 May 2008 82,298 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 27 May 2008 82,298 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 May 2007 68,322 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 63,723 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2006 63,723 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2005 52,710 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 52,710 miles

Front Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

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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R531 FNG is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 R531 FNG, 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 R531 FNG registered?

R531 FNG is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 19 June 1998.

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