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R696 FCA

1998 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

123,800 mi
Last recorded123,800 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR696 FCA
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2011 123,800 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2011 123,800 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 116,804 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 102,402 miles

aerial damaged

air con condensor damaged

clutch and brake pedal stick slip worn

corrosion all over body work

cut in outer wall of n/s/f tyre

engine idle speed irratic air leak on inlet system

front discs grooved and pitted on inner face of both front discs.

front flexi hoses cracked

front pads inner pad low

front tyre treads getting low

front wiper blades smearing screen

gearbox leaking

hot spots on inner face of both front discs

mould on rear seats and seat belts health and safety

o/s/r tyre inner tread on 1.6mm o/s/r tyre worn uneven

rear discs corroded and pitted also grooved

rear flexi hoses cracked

rear lower arm bushes of both front lower arms cracked

rear suspension bushes cracked

rear track arm bent n/s/r

rear view mirror wobbles when driving

rear wiper blade split

speed / load rating different to front tyres

sump corroded

top strut mounts of all 4 struts bodywork corroded

Fail 18 Mar 2008 102,402 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

aerial damaged

air con condensor damaged

clutch and brake pedal stick slip worn

corrosion all over body work

cut in outer wall of n/s/f tyre

engine idle speed irratic air leak on inlet system

front discs grooved and pitted on inner face of both front discs.

front flexi hoses cracked

front pads inner pad low

front tyre treads getting low

front wiper blades smearing screen

gearbox leaking

hot spots on inner face of both front discs

mould on rear seats and seat belts health and safety

o/s/r tyre inner tread on 1.6mm o/s/r tyre worn uneven

rear discs corroded and pitted also grooved

rear flexi hoses cracked

rear lower arm bushes of both front lower arms cracked

rear suspension bushes cracked

rear track arm bent n/s/r

rear view mirror wobbles when driving

rear wiper blade split

speed / load rating different to front tyres

sump corroded

top strut mounts of all 4 struts bodywork corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2006 101,231 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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R696 FCA is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 R696 FCA, 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 R696 FCA registered?

R696 FCA is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 20 April 1998.

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