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R621 LKV

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

142,252 mi
Last recorded142,252 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR621 LKV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 5 Sep 2015 142,252 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 139,137 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2014 135,098 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 126,962 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 119,186 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

brake pipes cleaned and found to be passable

Fail 20 Aug 2012 119,169 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Jul 2011 111,143 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2011 111,132 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2010 108,341 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 104,460 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2008 100,117 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2008 100,114 miles

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2007 97,295 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 91,090 miles

wiper marks on screen †park brake on o/s a bit low

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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R621 LKV is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 R621 LKV, 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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R621 LKV is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 7 January 1998.

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