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R667 RSS

1998 Mazda 626 LX

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2009
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

Typical for 1998 Mazda 626 LX86,875 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR667 RSS
MakeMazda
Model626 LX
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Fail 15 Nov 2008

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 85,491 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 78,801 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2007 78,722 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

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

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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R667 RSS is a 1998 Mazda 626 LX in Red 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 R667 RSS, 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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R667 RSS is a 1998 Mazda 626 LX, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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