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S536 CEU

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2014
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

113,268 mi
Last recorded113,268 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2013
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS536 CEU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Aug 2013 113,268 miles

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

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

both rear inner sills rusty

Fail 5 Aug 2013 112,549 miles

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

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

both rear inner sills rusty

Pass 1 Aug 2012 98,042 miles

Both rear inner sills corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Fail 31 Jul 2012 98,042 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Both rear inner sills corroded.

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

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

Pass 26 Aug 2011 89,105 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer edges.

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

Fail 25 Aug 2011 89,105 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

O/S/F Tyre worn on outer edges.

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 81,469 miles

BODY DAMAGE.

CORROSION O/S/R WHEEL ARCH NOT CONSIDERED SERIOUS.

FRONT FLEXYS STARTING TO DETERIORATE.

N/S/F MIRROR CRACKED.

Fail 11 Aug 2010 81,469 miles

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

BODY DAMAGE.

CORROSION O/S/R WHEEL ARCH NOT CONSIDERED SERIOUS.

FRONT FLEXYS STARTING TO DETERIORATE.

N/S/F MIRROR CRACKED.

Fail 10 Aug 2010 81,469 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

BODY DAMAGE.

CORROSION O/S/R WHEEL ARCH NOT CONSIDERED SERIOUS.

FRONT BRAKE FLEXYS STARTING TO DETERIORATE.

N/S/F MIRROR CRACKED.

Pass 5 Aug 2009 75,941 miles

N/S/R TYRE DEEP CUTS IN SIDEWALL AND ON MAX WEAR LIMIT.

O/S/R TYRE BADLY PERISHED.

Fail 5 Aug 2009 75,941 miles

N/S/R TYRE DEEP CUTS IN SIDEWALL AND ON MAX WEAR LIMIT.

O/S/R TYRE BADLY PERISHED.

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Aug 2008 71,931 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside front headlamp has water in unit

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle has body damage

Fail 20 Aug 2008 71,931 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside front headlamp has water in unit

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Vehicle has body damage

Pass 29 Aug 2007 66,934 miles

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

childseats

nearside headlight chipped

Pass 1 Mar 2006 58,153 miles

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

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

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S536 CEU is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 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 S536 CEU, 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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S536 CEU is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 August 1998.

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