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R574 KGO

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2018
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

199,647 mi
Last recorded199,647 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR574 KGO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2017 199,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

parking brake just met

Fail 3 Apr 2017 199,647 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

parking brake just met

Pass 30 Mar 2016 190,871 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

rear handbrake slightly low

Pass 31 Mar 2015 181,732 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Apr 2014 173,857 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

offside front indicator lamp damaged but not affected.

Pass 3 Apr 2014 173,857 miles

offside front indicator lamp damaged but not affected.

Fail 12 Mar 2013 169,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 169,970 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Mar 2012 167,472 miles

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

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

rear registration plate slightly dirty

Fail 14 Mar 2011 165,801 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s door mirror slightly damaged

rear registration plate slightly dirty

Pass 14 Mar 2011 165,801 miles

o/s door mirror slightly damaged

rear registration plate slightly dirty

Pass 17 Mar 2010 163,521 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 163,521 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 16 Mar 2009 161,746 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 161,746 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 159,563 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 157,348 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 156,744 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2006 156,744 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2006 148,667 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2006 148,667 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2005 142,206 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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R574 KGO is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 R574 KGO, 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 R574 KGO registered?

R574 KGO is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 12 March 1998.

Is R574 KGO safe to buy?

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