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R624 GDL

1998 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,363 mi
Last recorded137,363 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR624 GDL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2016 137,363 miles

front coil springs corroded in places

lots of surface corrosion to underside parts

nearside rear tyre is perished/ splitting open

Fail 8 Nov 2016 137,363 miles

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

front coil springs corroded in places

lots of surface corrosion to underside parts

nearside rear tyre is perished/ splitting open

Pass 30 Nov 2015 131,964 miles

Centre Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

both front tyres are wearing on the inner edge

Pass 25 Nov 2014 126,330 miles

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 25 Nov 2014 126,330 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 27 Nov 2013 123,784 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 122,610 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2011 121,252 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 119,350 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 119,350 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2009 116,637 miles

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 5 Nov 2008 108,812 miles

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

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

slightly high front service brake imbalance (12%)

slightly long parking brake travel

Fail 5 Nov 2008 108,812 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

slightly high front service brake imbalance (12%)

slightly long parking brake travel

Pass 1 Dec 2007 104,286 miles

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

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

nearside headlamp chipped

rear exhaust jont corroded badley+

Fail 29 Nov 2007 104,286 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

both front brake hoses in poor condiseon

nearside headlamp chipped

rear exhaust jont corroded badley+

Pass 5 Mar 2007 99,471 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 99,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 93,058 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 93,058 miles

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

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

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

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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R624 GDL is a 1998 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 R624 GDL, 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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R624 GDL is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 25 March 1998.

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