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R552 LGN

1998 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

98,161 mi
Last recorded98,161 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR552 LGN
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 98,161 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 7 Jun 2016 98,160 miles

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

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 5 Jun 2015 95,384 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 92,574 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 88,858 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2013 88,814 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Jun 2012 85,523 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2011 81,861 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 74,301 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 69,301 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 64,951 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 59,731 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2006 54,970 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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R552 LGN is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 R552 LGN, 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 R552 LGN registered?

R552 LGN is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 21 April 1998.

Is R552 LGN safe to buy?

The MOT history for R552 LGN shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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