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S640 RCR

1998 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

167,024 mi
Last recorded167,024 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2015
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS640 RCR
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Fail 19 Feb 2015 167,024 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Outer Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both rear wheelarches startng to corrode

rear pads are low

Pass 25 Feb 2014 163,414 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

rear pads getting low

Pass 26 Feb 2013 159,191 miles

exhaust centre to rear joint very rusty

slight play in both rear antirollbar link balljoints

Pass 29 Feb 2012 154,230 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2012 154,229 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 150,278 miles

slight play in both rear rollbar links

Pass 1 Mar 2010 145,114 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 136,624 miles

N/S/F tyre on 2mm and has a deep cut in outer sidewall

N/S/R brake pad wearing low

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

O/S/F tyre on 2mm

front brake discs heavily corroded on inner surface

Pass 29 Feb 2008 126,820 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2008 126,820 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Pass 13 Mar 2006 108,541 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2006 108,541 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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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S640 RCR is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 95,560 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 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 25,332 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S640 RCR, 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 28 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was S640 RCR registered?

S640 RCR is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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