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R62 OTT

1998 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

142,607 mi
Last recorded142,607 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR62 OTT
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 142,607 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2021 142,607 miles

Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced boot floor to inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jan 2020 138,228 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 131,610 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 131,310 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2018 126,104 miles

body and underside has signs of light corrosion

Pass 9 Jan 2017 120,649 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

slight surface corrosion to underside

Pass 21 Jan 2016 116,000 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 112,138 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 112,138 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2014 106,632 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2013 101,896 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2013 101,896 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 97,535 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 17 Jan 2011 90,657 miles

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

emissions just passed needs to be checked out (air leak?)

Pass 17 Jan 2011 90,657 miles

emissions just passed needs to be checked out (air leak?)

Pass 11 Jan 2010 82,372 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2010 82,372 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 21 Jan 2009 75,317 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2009 75,317 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2008 66,391 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2008 66,391 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 59,353 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2006 52,480 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2006 52,381 miles

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

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

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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R62 OTT is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 R62 OTT, 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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R62 OTT is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 May 1998.

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