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R929 VOG

1998 Mazda 626 Lxi

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

170,000 mi
Last recorded170,000 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 626 Lxi100,975 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR929 VOG
MakeMazda
Model626 Lxi
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2009 170,000 miles

front and rear discs corroded

n/s/r tyre getting low

Fail 24 Apr 2009 170,000 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

front and rear discs corroded

n/s/r tyre getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2007 162,095 miles

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)

both rear wheels haveslight reduced moverment

exha\ust corroded

front discs corroded on inner faces reducesing brakeing area

n/s/r tyre uneven

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

rear brake ferrulls corroding

rear discs corroded+have reduced brakeing areas

rear n plate starting to seperate

Pass 31 Jul 2006 153,474 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2006 153,474 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2005 139,814 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2005 139,814 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

battery insecure

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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R929 VOG is a 1998 Mazda 626 Lxi in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 R929 VOG, 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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What year was R929 VOG registered?

R929 VOG is a 1998 Mazda 626 Lxi, first registered on 16 February 1998.

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