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R626 WEV

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

126,484 mi
Last recorded126,484 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR626 WEV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2015 126,484 miles

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED. ENGINE IS MISFIRING.

Fail 2 Jul 2015 126,484 miles

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

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

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

BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS BADLY CORRODED. ENGINE IS MISFIRING.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 115,500 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 115,500 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 9 Jul 2013 105,680 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 96,257 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 96,257 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 86,302 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2011 86,302 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Jul 2010 77,053 miles

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

Fail 1 Jul 2010 77,053 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 73,958 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 73,958 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 70,960 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 4 Jul 2007 67,568 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2007 67,568 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Jul 2006 65,582 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front brakes binding.

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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R626 WEV 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 R626 WEV, 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 R626 WEV registered?

R626 WEV is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 6 January 1998.

Is R626 WEV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R626 WEV 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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