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R658 FMA

1998 Mazda 626 LX

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

87,524 mi
Last recorded87,524 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 626 LX86,875 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR658 FMA
MakeMazda
Model626 LX
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2008 87,524 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2008 87,336 miles

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

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

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2007 78,464 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Mar 2006 71,219 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 71,093 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 LX?

Based on 698 MOT tests across 163 vehicles.

63.3%
Pass Rate
6,732
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
163
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

constant velocity joint gaiter split 75
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 69
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 67
brake disc excessively pitted 47
parking brake recording little or no effort 37
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R658 FMA is a 1998 Mazda 626 LX in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 626 LX models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.7% with a typical mileage of 86,875 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 LX fails its MOT is constant velocity joint gaiter split, accounting for 75 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R658 FMA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 LX typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 626 LX is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R658 FMA registered?

R658 FMA is a 1998 Mazda 626 LX, first registered on 1 February 1998.

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