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R101 CYG

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2013
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,025 mi
Last recorded122,025 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR101 CYG
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2012 122,025 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 112,357 miles

nsf fog light inop

rear brake balance

rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2010 109,820 miles

osr disc corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2010 109,820 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

osr disc corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2009 106,167 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2009 106,167 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 103,029 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 98,586 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2007 98,586 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside front brake pads wearing thin

Rear brake pads wearing thin

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Sep 2006 94,328 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2006 94,328 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 21 Nov 2005 91,637 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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R101 CYG is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver 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 R101 CYG, 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 R101 CYG registered?

R101 CYG is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is R101 CYG safe to buy?

The MOT history for R101 CYG shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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