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S709 RCR

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

92,982 mi
Last recorded92,982 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2022
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS709 RCR
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2022 92,982 miles

Nearside Rear Inner sill is corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is worn on the inner edge but no canvas showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner sill is corroded

Fail 29 Nov 2022 92,973 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Has deep splits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Has deep splits (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner sill is corroded

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread is worn on the inner edge but no canvas showing at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner sill is corroded

Pass 22 Nov 2021 85,852 miles

Nearside Front tyre is quite worn on inner edge no canvas showing at time of test

Nearside Rear Inner sill is corroding quite badly

Offside Front inner wing engine bay corroding with in 30cm of strut top mount

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroding quite badly

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine is quite oily

o/s/f & n/s/f flexi brake hoses are starting to perish near shock mounting point

o/s/r & n/s/r arches are corroding

Fail 22 Nov 2021 85,852 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front tyre is quite worn on inner edge no canvas showing at time of test

Nearside Rear Inner sill is corroding quite badly

Offside Front inner wing engine bay corroding with in 30cm of strut top mount

Offside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner sill corroding quite badly

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play just acceptable (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine is quite oily

o/s/f & n/s/f flexi brake hoses are starting to perish near shock mounting point

o/s/r & n/s/r arches are corroding

Pass 24 Nov 2020 78,217 miles

Offside Front wiper blade slightly split & bit smeary but still clearing screen at time of test

o/s/f & n/s/f flexi rubber brake pipes are perishing

o/s/r & n/s/r arches are corroding quite badly

o/s/r & n/s/r inner sills are corroding

Fail 24 Nov 2020 78,217 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front wiper blade slightly split & bit smeary but still clearing screen at time of test

o/s/f & n/s/f flexi rubber brake pipes are perishing

o/s/r & n/s/r arches are corroding quite badly

o/s/r & n/s/r inner sills are corroding

Pass 5 Nov 2019 74,218 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 6 Nov 2018 73,902 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and cut. (5.2.3 (e))

both rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 8 Nov 2017 72,241 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.

both rear wheel arches corroded.

Pass 24 Nov 2016 71,536 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges.

Pass 26 Nov 2015 70,378 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre wearing on edges.

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge and cut on outer side wall.

Pass 27 Nov 2014 68,201 miles

cut in offside front tyre

Pass 19 Nov 2013 65,253 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 63,372 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 61,223 miles

offside front tyre wall damaged

Pass 15 Nov 2010 59,542 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 57,512 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 56,023 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 54,462 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 53,286 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 45,866 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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S709 RCR is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S709 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 S709 RCR registered?

S709 RCR is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 24 August 1998.

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