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R634 AKP

1998 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

149,258 mi
Last recorded149,258 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR634 AKP
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 149,258 miles

exhaust in poor condition due to corrosion

inner sills corroded

play in both rear anti roll bar links

rear axle and suspension corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2016 145,606 miles

both inner sills corroded

corrosion to offside rear wheel arch

exhaust system corroded

slight play in rear anti roll bar link

Pass 5 Jan 2015 141,886 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

both headlights are chipped

corrosion to inner sills rear suspension and offside rear wheel arch

front springs corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2013 136,801 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

some corrosion to rear wheel arches,rear sub frame and rear anti roll bar

Fail 11 Dec 2013 136,789 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

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

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

both front brake discs worn

exhaust system corroded

front tyres worn on inner edges

some corrosion to rear wheel arches,rear sub frame and rear anti roll bar

Pass 2 Jan 2013 132,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sides rear wheel arches and o/s outer sill have some corrosion

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f headlamp has stone chip

Fail 2 Jan 2013 132,122 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both sides rear wheel arches and o/s outer sill have some corrosion

n/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

o/s/f headlamp has stone chip

Pass 21 Dec 2011 126,993 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

both sides outer sills and both sides rear wheel arches have some corrosion

n/s/r tyre tread wearing low

Pass 22 Nov 2010 120,727 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

both sides rear wheel arches have some corrosion

o/s headlamp has stone chip

Pass 17 Dec 2009 118,393 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

corrosion to n/s/r wheel arch

Pass 1 Dec 2008 115,676 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre vinner sidewall is cracked/ perished

stone chip to o/s headlamp

Fail 19 Dec 2007 113,470 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

small amount of play in suspension/steering component unable to determine where

Pass 19 Dec 2007 113,470 miles

small amount of play in suspension/steering component unable to determine where

Pass 11 Dec 2006 109,581 miles

o/s/f flexible brake pipe perished

stonechip to o/s headlamp

Pass 8 Dec 2005 104,453 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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R634 AKP is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 R634 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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R634 AKP is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 14 May 1998.

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