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W498 RKJ

2000 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

89,479 mi
Last recorded89,479 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2026
Typical for 2000 Mazda 62687,127 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW498 RKJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2026 89,479 miles

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bushes (all) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front indicator lens cracked

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bushes (all) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 89,466 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill back/jacking point (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front indicator lens cracked

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bushes (all) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front indicator lens cracked

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement track control arm bushes (all) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2025 87,993 miles

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 87,953 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive sump pan (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2024 83,067 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2024 83,062 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 81,213 miles

various places corroded but not weakend

Pass 5 Aug 2022 78,467 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

general corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 9 Aug 2021 76,992 miles

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear brake pipes corroded

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 3 Aug 2021 76,988 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both sides of vehicle (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 21 Aug 2020 75,480 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear subframes corrded

front struts corroded

general corrosion to underside

Fail 13 Aug 2020 75,467 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

front and rear subframes corrded

front struts corroded

general corrosion to underside

Pass 6 Aug 2019 74,451 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

Pass 8 Aug 2018 72,776 miles

front and rear subframe corroded

front struts corroded

general corrosion to vehicle structure

Pass 7 Aug 2017 71,369 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 69,599 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 67,476 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s rear tyre heavily deteriated

Pass 7 Aug 2014 65,497 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 6 Aug 2014 65,495 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2013 63,951 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 62,725 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 60,856 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 56,735 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 52,413 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight imbalance on rear brakes

slight smearing on front wipers

Pass 22 Aug 2008 48,149 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 45,058 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2007 45,058 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 31 Jul 2006 41,658 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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W498 RKJ is a 2000 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,840cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2000 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 69.2% with a typical mileage of 87,127 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 W498 RKJ, 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 26 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was W498 RKJ registered?

W498 RKJ is a 2000 Mazda 626, first registered on 14 March 2000.

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