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R557 HDS

1998 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2023
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

36,444 mi
Last recorded36,444 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR557 HDS
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2022 36,444 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 35,904 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 35,317 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 1 Sep 2020 35,317 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 34,635 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 33,950 miles

Central stop light not working

Fail 12 Sep 2018 33,950 miles

Central stop light not working

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 33,192 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged and delaminating (6.3.1d)

Rear Both tyres have cracks forming

Fail 31 Aug 2017 33,174 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Damaged and delaminating (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Wiper deteriorating

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Both tyres have cracks forming

Pass 1 Sep 2016 32,536 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 32,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 31,933 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 31,241 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2013 30,540 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 29,754 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 28,778 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 28,778 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 31 Jul 2010 27,855 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2010 27,855 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 26,887 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 25,323 miles

front number plate on limit

Pass 20 Jun 2007 22,783 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 20,064 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2005 17,264 miles

sidewall damage both front tyres and n/s/r tyre o/s/r worn low 2mm

Fail 13 Jun 2005

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

sidewall damage both front tyres and n/s/r tyre o/s/r worn low 2mm

Pass 13 Jun 2005 17,264 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2005 17,264 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obviously incorrectly positioned (1.1.A.3a)

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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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R557 HDS is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 R557 HDS, 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 R557 HDS registered?

R557 HDS is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 22 April 1998.

Is R557 HDS safe to buy?

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