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R691 AKM

1998 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

177,475 mi
Last recorded177,475 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR691 AKM
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2012 177,475 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 173,690 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

offside rear tyre strating to perish

Pass 7 Oct 2010 168,989 miles

both front tyres starting to perish

both rear tyres starting to perish

Pass 20 Oct 2009 165,196 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 163,320 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Oct 2007 161,875 miles

Advise exhaust system rusty

Advise stone chips to front screen

Fail 9 Oct 2007 161,875 miles

Advise exhaust system rusty

Advise stone chips to front screen

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 160,199 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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R691 AKM is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 R691 AKM, 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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What year was R691 AKM registered?

R691 AKM is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R691 AKM safe to buy?

The MOT history for R691 AKM shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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