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R553 DWO

1998 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2011
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

110,629 mi
Last recorded110,629 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR553 DWO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2010 110,629 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 100,761 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

O/S/REAR LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 27 Apr 2009 100,757 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

O/S/REAR LIGHT UNIT DAMAGED

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 May 2008 81,851 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2007 73,115 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2007 73,048 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 70,025 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2006 70,025 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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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R553 DWO is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 R553 DWO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was R553 DWO registered?

R553 DWO is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R553 DWO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R553 DWO shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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