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R107 EPV

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1840cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,423 mi
Last recorded117,423 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 EPV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,840cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2013 117,423 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2013 117,417 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2012 111,356 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2012 111,351 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2011 104,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 104,125 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2010 90,523 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 90,523 miles

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

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

Pass 11 May 2009 87,132 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 84,138 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 May 2007 81,035 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 8 May 2006 77,621 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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R107 EPV is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,840cc 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 R107 EPV, 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 R107 EPV registered?

R107 EPV is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 May 1998.

Is R107 EPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R107 EPV 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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