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R98 UYB

1997 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,404 mi
Last recorded164,404 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2012
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR98 UYB
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2012 164,404 miles

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Both Front Metal Brake Lines Corroded

Brake Servo Corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 Apr 2012 163,860 miles

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Both Front Metal Brake Lines Corroded

Brake Servo Corroded

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Apr 2011 145,097 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2011 144,988 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

miner oil leak

Pass 7 Apr 2010 124,451 miles

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 111,736 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2009 111,736 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 106,984 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front exhaust securing u bolt deteriorated and slightly loose exhaust secure

handbrake lever travel slightly high

Pass 2 May 2007 104,588 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust flange & pipe starting to deteriorate

rear no plate loose

Pass 29 Apr 2006 101,923 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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R98 UYB is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 R98 UYB, 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 R98 UYB registered?

R98 UYB is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 22 September 1997.

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