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R114 ODP

1998 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,440 mi
Last recorded106,440 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2020
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR114 ODP
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2020 106,440 miles

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

both front seat belt buckle mechanisms worn

Fail 26 Nov 2020 106,393 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

both front seat belt buckle mechanisms worn

Pass 17 Dec 2019 103,796 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Varied states of corrosion on suspension components

Fail 4 Dec 2019 103,619 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Varied states of corrosion on suspension components

Pass 19 Nov 2018 100,505 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

Fail 17 Nov 2018 100,505 miles

Offside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))

Rear Body component likely to become detached Boot spoiler insecure (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Surface corrosion to front and rear suspension components.

Pass 23 Nov 2017 99,560 miles

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

chassis sections corroded

suspension components badly corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2017 99,560 miles

Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)

chassis sections corroded

suspension components badly corroded

Offside Rear Outer sill corroded

Offside Rear wheel arch corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2016 98,421 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2016 96,816 miles

corrosion to suspension components

heavy dampness around both rear brake calipers

n/s/r brake disc pitted

Fail 14 Jan 2016 96,798 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Trailing arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

corrosion to suspension components

heavy dampness around both rear brake calipers

n/s/r brake disc pitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 94,183 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

both rear tyres worn down on inner of treads

nearside rear tyre age cracked

offside front tyre just on legal limit

rear coil springs corroded

tow bar fitted with twin 7 pin sockets

Pass 21 Jan 2014 89,621 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2014 89,619 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2013 85,195 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension components corroded.

rear ex mount deteriorated.

Pass 13 Feb 2012 80,445 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front lower suspension arm bushes age cracking

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust corroded

rear number plate water damaged

slight movement in o/s steering rack

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2011 76,425 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Wiper blade o/s split.

Fail 11 Feb 2010 72,408 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front reg plate in poor condition.

High imbalance on rear brakes,38%.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight binding on n/s rear brake.

Pass 11 Feb 2010 72,408 miles

Front reg plate in poor condition.

High imbalance on rear brakes,38%.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Slight binding on n/s rear brake.

Pass 26 Jan 2009 66,533 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2008 61,331 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 55,707 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2007 55,707 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2006 50,416 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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R114 ODP is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 R114 ODP, 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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R114 ODP is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 20 February 1998.

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