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R601 GKO

1998 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2013
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

83,462 mi
Last recorded83,462 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR601 GKO
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2012 83,462 miles

front number plate in poor condition

n/s/f tyre just legal

o/s/r foot brake and handbrake lower effort than o/s/r

Pass 4 Nov 2011 75,553 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2011 72,976 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 65,562 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)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 58,374 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 51,904 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 51,904 miles

Front registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 47,315 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 41,741 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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R601 GKO is a 1998 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 R601 GKO, 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 GKO registered?

R601 GKO is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 11 March 1998.

Is R601 GKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for R601 GKO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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