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R533 CEX

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2012
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,683 mi
Last recorded145,683 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR533 CEX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2011 145,683 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 138,109 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2010 138,109 miles

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

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

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 128,715 miles

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

Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 117,771 miles

both front headlamps fitted with beam deflectors

Pass 3 Dec 2007 102,401 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 90,081 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 79,508 miles

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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R533 CEX is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R533 CEX, 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 R533 CEX registered?

R533 CEX is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 9 February 1998.

Is R533 CEX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R533 CEX shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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