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R109 SBV

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2011
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

117,164 mi
Last recorded117,164 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR109 SBV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2010 117,164 miles

Battery insecure

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

all 4 brake discs corroded

oil sump corroded

Pass 3 Apr 2009 114,617 miles

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT CRACKS IN WALL CHASSIS ROUGH IN PARTS

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

Fail 3 Apr 2009 114,617 miles

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

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

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

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE SLIGHT CRACKS IN WALL CHASSIS ROUGH IN PARTS

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 103,046 miles

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

n/side front tyre wearing on outer edges

Pass 5 Feb 2007 98,534 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2006 86,106 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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R109 SBV is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 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 R109 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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What year was R109 SBV registered?

R109 SBV is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 26 January 1998.

Is R109 SBV safe to buy?

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