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V525 AFC

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2015
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,016 mi
Last recorded126,016 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV525 AFC
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2014 126,016 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 16 Nov 2013 125,177 miles

n/s/f brake flexy hose has slight crack on outter casing

Pass 10 Nov 2012 122,384 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Nov 2011 115,406 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 115,406 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit attachment loose (2.4.F.1a)

Fail 13 Nov 2010 105,149 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 105,149 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 94,247 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 88,090 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 1 Nov 2007 81,008 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2006 73,562 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2005 66,214 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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V525 AFC is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 V525 AFC, 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 V525 AFC registered?

V525 AFC is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 January 1998.

Is V525 AFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for V525 AFC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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