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R187 GVV

1998 Mazda 626

White Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

160,611 mi
Last recorded160,611 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2010
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR187 GVV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2010 160,611 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all brake discs worn and corroded

front pads low

n/s/f indicator smashed

n/s/r tyre out of shape on tread

Fail 25 Aug 2010 160,611 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Nearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

all brake discs worn and corroded

front pads low

n/s/f indicator smashed

n/s/r tyre out of shape on tread

Pass 8 Aug 2009 145,664 miles

o/s rear tyre cracking - no chords visible

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 19 Jul 2008 134,323 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 119,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Jun 2007 119,560 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2006 107,171 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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R187 GVV is a 1998 Mazda 626 in White with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 R187 GVV, 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 R187 GVV registered?

R187 GVV is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 20 March 1998.

Is R187 GVV safe to buy?

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