MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,012 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake & Clutch Pedal Rubbers Slightly Worn.
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn & Corroded.
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Sump Corroded.
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Brake & Clutch Pedal Rubbers Slightly Worn.
Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake Discs Slightly Worn & Corroded.
Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Sump Corroded.
Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Lower Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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R531 RSO is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,840cc 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 R531 RSO, 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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R531 RSO is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 18 June 1998.
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