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R601 DMX

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

95,076 mi
Last recorded95,076 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 DMX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2015 95,076 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2015 95,076 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2013
Fail 11 Dec 2013

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 84,993 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 84,993 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2012 80,977 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 80,977 miles

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 3 Jan 2012 80,971 miles

Offside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Bind offside front-Advise check of brakes

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 77,017 miles

rear light cluster is damaged and loose.

Pass 18 Dec 2009 72,015 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 66,168 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2008 66,168 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 14 Dec 2007 60,744 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 14 Dec 2007 60,744 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 59,102 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 57,049 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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R601 DMX is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 R601 DMX, 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 R601 DMX registered?

R601 DMX is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 2 January 1998.

Is R601 DMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 DMX shows 17 tests with a 58.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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