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R542 OLJ

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

115,312 mi
Last recorded115,312 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR542 OLJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2011 115,312 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 115,311 miles

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

Rear service brake efficiency low.Advise further investigation to be carried out

Pass 23 Nov 2010 114,361 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 114,361 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 16 Nov 2009 114,263 miles

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

Fail 16 Nov 2009 114,263 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2008 113,692 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2007 108,448 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2007 108,389 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

engine has missfire on idle

front brake pads appear low

Pass 13 Jun 2006 98,425 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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R542 OLJ 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 R542 OLJ, 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 R542 OLJ registered?

R542 OLJ is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 15 June 1998.

Is R542 OLJ safe to buy?

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