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R629 AKP

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

152,569 mi
Last recorded152,569 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR629 AKP
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 19 Sep 2017 152,569 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

slight corrosion to suspension and steering items

Pass 5 Aug 2016 152,064 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 152,064 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 151,231 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrision to underside

Fail 26 Aug 2015 151,231 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Surface corrision to underside

Pass 1 Sep 2014 150,791 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

hand brake near end travel

Pass 3 Sep 2013 149,760 miles

Both rear arches are corroded but not resulting in a sharp edge

Fail 29 Aug 2013 149,758 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Inner Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Both rear arches are corroded but not resulting in a sharp edge

Pass 8 Jun 2012 148,644 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 148,644 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jun 2011 147,243 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2010 146,170 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2010 146,170 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 11 Jun 2009 143,814 miles

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

Fail 9 Jun 2009 143,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2008 142,406 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2008 142,406 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 140,888 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2007 140,888 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 13 Jun 2006 139,040 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 139,040 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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R629 AKP is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 R629 AKP, 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 R629 AKP registered?

R629 AKP is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 20 May 1998.

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