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R680 FCG

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

96,358 mi
Last recorded96,358 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR680 FCG
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2011 96,358 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2010 155,090 miles

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

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

offside outer sill has been patched in several places and heavily undersealed it appears to be up to mot standard

slight corrosion to brake flexi hose ferules and other brake components including brake disc sheilds

slight corrosion to floors ,chassis sections, outer sills and inner wings

slight corrosion to front subframe , steering and suspension components

slight corrosion to rear subframe and suspension components

front crossmember excesively corroded wont affect braking or steering but does support engine

Fail 12 Mar 2010 155,078 miles

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

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.2.6)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

both wiper blades starting to split

brake disc shields corroded

brake flexi hose ferules slightly corroded

slight corrosion to brake components

slight corrosion to floors and chassis sections

slight corrosion to front steering and suspension components and front sub frame

slight corrosion to rear suspension components and sub frame

front crossmember excesively holed and corroded will not affect steering or braking but will affect engine support

Fail 27 Feb 2010 155,064 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.4a)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

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

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

both wiper blades starting to split

brake flexi hose ferules slightly corroded

slight corrosion to floors and chassis sections

slight corrosion to front steering and suspension components and front sub frame

slight corrosion to rear brake discs and all brake components

slight corrosion to rear suspension components and sub frame

Battery insecure

front crossmember excesively holed and corroded will not affect steering or braking but will affect engine support

Pass 3 Jan 2009 154,122 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 145,410 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR BRAKE BACK PLATES SLIGHTLY DETERIATED

OFFSIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE SLIGHTLY WORN

Oil leak

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 135,189 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 135,189 miles

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

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

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

oil level on minimum

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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R680 FCG is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 R680 FCG, 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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R680 FCG is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 14 January 1998.

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