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R589 OWR

1998 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2013
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

156,410 mi
Last recorded156,410 miles
Recorded on5 May 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR589 OWR
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 May 2012 156,410 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 148,323 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Oil leak

Fail 17 Apr 2010 144,039 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 17 Apr 2010 144,039 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 133,269 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2007 123,872 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2006 111,375 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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R589 OWR is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 R589 OWR, 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 R589 OWR registered?

R589 OWR is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 26 February 1998.

Is R589 OWR safe to buy?

The MOT history for R589 OWR shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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