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R898 KGC

1997 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

98,419 mi
Last recorded98,419 miles
Recorded on26 May 2011
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR898 KGC
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 May 2011 98,419 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake disc's pitted

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside 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)

Pass 28 May 2010 94,607 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 94,607 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 29 May 2009 89,780 miles

Front tyres will soon require attention

Narrow band of rust on outer edge of inner surface of both front discs

Offside front fog light glass broken

Sills may require attention before next MOT

Slight play at inner end of offside front track arm

Surface corrosion on front brake pipes

Fail 22 May 2009 89,764 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Front tyres will soon require attention

Narrow band of rust on outer edge of inner surface of both front discs

Offside front fog light glass broken

Sills may require attention before next MOT

Slight play at inner end of offside front track arm

Surface corrosion on front brake pipes

Unable to check boot floor from inside boot

Pass 2 May 2008 83,902 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2007 78,489 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2006 72,903 miles
Fail 2 May 2006 72,903 miles

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

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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R898 KGC is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 100,302 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 R898 KGC, 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 29 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was R898 KGC registered?

R898 KGC is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 23 October 1997.

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