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R107 SBV

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

103,575 mi
Last recorded103,575 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2018
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR107 SBV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2018 103,575 miles

Cracking in both rear tyre treads but not to the chords

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front chassis section starting to corrode

Fail 21 Feb 2018 103,575 miles

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

Cracking in both rear tyre treads but not to the chords

Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Front chassis section starting to corrode

Pass 21 Feb 2017 102,737 miles

slight cracking in both rear tyre treads

Fail 21 Feb 2017 102,737 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)

slight cracking in both rear tyre treads

Pass 15 Feb 2016 101,895 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 101,895 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to the flexible hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2015 101,311 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 101,311 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Outer Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 98,586 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2014 98,556 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively chafed (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 20 Feb 2013 95,958 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 92,702 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2011 90,905 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 86,915 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 26 Feb 2010 86,915 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 18 Feb 2009 83,831 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) flickers when tapped lightly by hand (1.1.4c)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 83,831 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 30 Jan 2008 79,201 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Jan 2008 79,201 miles

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

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

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

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 76,484 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 74,134 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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R107 SBV 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 61.9%.

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 SBV, 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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R107 SBV is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 10 February 1998.

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