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R559 TKO

1998 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

171,333 mi
Last recorded171,333 miles
Recorded on22 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR559 TKO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 May 2012 171,333 miles

all four tyres on the limit..

front pads wearing low..

o/s/r handbrake shows minimal effort..

Pass 29 Dec 2010 155,109 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2010 147,439 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2010 147,439 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 138,800 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2009 138,797 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 129,960 miles

both of the rar tyres are worn very close to the wear bars

exhaust is corroded and a heat shield fixing is broken

front cross member is rusting

o/s door mirror lens distorts object to the rear and side of the car

Fail 24 Jan 2008 129,960 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

both of the rar tyres are worn very close to the wear bars

exhaust is corroded and a heat shield fixing is broken

front cross member is rusting

o/s door mirror lens distorts object to the rear and side of the car

Pass 18 Jan 2007 125,698 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

head lights aim on the high limit

n/s front tyre wear is uneven

n/s rear tyre is 3/4 worn

Fail 17 Jan 2007 125,698 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

braking effort is low o/s rear

head lights aim high

long hand brake travel

n/s front tyre wear is uneven

n/s rear tyre is 3/4 worn

Pass 25 Jan 2006 120,383 miles

exhaust corroded

front brake hoses perished

offside c.v. boot damp

power steering pipes corroding †

rear brake discs are scored

slight runout on front brakes

washers poor

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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R559 TKO is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 R559 TKO, 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 R559 TKO registered?

R559 TKO is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 8 April 1998.

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