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R734 EWY

1998 Mazda 626 Lxi

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2010
Tests8 (4 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

112,319 mi
Last recorded112,319 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 626 Lxi100,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR734 EWY
MakeMazda
Model626 Lxi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

4 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2009 112,319 miles

EXHAUST SND BRACKERS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

aims on limits

coil springs corroded

offside outer sill repaired and covered in unknown substance

rear plate faded slightly

slight njudder at front brakes

Fail 8 Jun 2009 112,319 miles

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

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

EXHAUST SND BRACKERS CORRODED

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

aims on limits

coil springs corroded

rear plate faded slightly

slight njudder at front brakes

Pass 4 Jun 2008 102,918 miles

rear brakepads wearing thin

Fail 3 Jun 2008 102,918 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear brakepads wearing thin

Pass 29 Jun 2007 95,001 miles

Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

rear discs corroded

Fail 2 Jun 2007 95,095 miles

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Battery insecure

Pass 31 May 2006 86,088 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 86,088 miles

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

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Lxi?

Based on 1,565 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
8,016
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 177
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 173
constant velocity joint gaiter split 158
brake disc excessively pitted 98
parking brake recording little or no effort 95
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R734 EWY is a 1998 Mazda 626 Lxi in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 626 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 100,975 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 Lxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R734 EWY, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 626 Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R734 EWY is a 1998 Mazda 626 Lxi, first registered on 27 February 1998.

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