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K8 HSS

1997 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

181,015 mi
Last recorded181,015 miles
Recorded on3 Apr 2013
Typical for 1997 Mazda 626100,302 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationK8 HSS
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1997
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Apr 2013 181,015 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2012 177,909 miles

damage n/s/f outer tyre wall

Fail 26 Jan 2012 177,908 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

damage n/s/f outer tyre wall

Pass 13 Jan 2011 168,305 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

corrosion under car

o/s/f tyre worn inside edge

Pass 14 Jan 2010 158,253 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2009 145,928 miles

Both front brake hoses slightly perished

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Jan 2008 130,401 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2008 130,401 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Both front brake hoses cracking

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 112,319 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2007 112,319 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2006 90,941 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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K8 HSS is a 1997 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 1997 Mazda 626 models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.2% with a typical mileage of 100,302 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 K8 HSS, 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 29 years old, this Mazda 626 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was K8 HSS registered?

K8 HSS is a 1997 Mazda 626, first registered on 26 November 1997.

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