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R923 VOG

1998 Mazda 626 Gsi

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2009
Tests7 (3 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate42.9%

Mileage

160,275 mi
Last recorded160,275 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2008
Typical for 1998 Mazda 626 Gsi103,330 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR923 VOG
MakeMazda
Model626 Gsi
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

3 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2008 160,275 miles

dampness on steering rack boot n/s/f

heavy corrosion on exhaust system

slight handbrake travel

Fail 7 Aug 2008 160,275 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)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

dampness on steering rack boot n/s/f

heavy corrosion on exhaust system

slight handbrake travel

Pass 13 Aug 2007 155,811 miles

heavy corrosion on n/s/f lower arm

slight cut on n/s/f tyre

slight dampness on steering rack boot on n/s

Fail 11 Aug 2007 155,811 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)

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

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 7 Aug 2007 155,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is deliberately modified which significantly reduces the original strength (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h) DANGEROUS

cut on side wall n/s/f tyre 195/60/15hr

dampness on steering rack boot n/s/f

heavy corrosion both front suspension arms and bushes parishing

Pass 3 Aug 2006 149,521 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2006 149,521 miles

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

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

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Gsi?

Based on 601 MOT tests across 120 vehicles.

65.6%
Pass Rate
8,766
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 81
parking brake recording little or no effort 46
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 41
brake disc excessively pitted 25
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 25
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R923 VOG is a 1998 Mazda 626 Gsi in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 42.9%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 626 Gsi models, the average MOT pass rate is 65.6% with a typical mileage of 103,330 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 Gsi fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 81 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R923 VOG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Gsi typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 626 Gsi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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R923 VOG is a 1998 Mazda 626 Gsi, first registered on 25 February 1998.

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