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R468 SBV

1998 Mazda 626 Lxi

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2010
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

127,551 mi
Last recorded127,551 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 626 Lxi100,975 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR468 SBV
MakeMazda
Model626 Lxi
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc
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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2009 127,551 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2008 115,606 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2008 115,606 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2007 102,083 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2007 102,083 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 125,004 miles

How Reliable is the Mazda 626 Lxi?

Based on 1,565 MOT tests across 353 vehicles.

61.7%
Pass Rate
8,016
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
353
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 177
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 173
constant velocity joint gaiter split 158
brake disc excessively pitted 98
parking brake recording little or no effort 95
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R468 SBV is a 1998 Mazda 626 Lxi in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1998 Mazda 626 Lxi models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.1% with a typical mileage of 100,975 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mazda 626 Lxi fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 177 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R468 SBV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mazda 626 Lxi typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Mazda 626 Lxi is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R468 SBV registered?

R468 SBV is a 1998 Mazda 626 Lxi, first registered on 25 February 1998.

Is R468 SBV safe to buy?

The MOT history for R468 SBV shows 6 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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