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S552 UMS

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2011
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

63,221 mi
Last recorded63,221 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS552 UMS
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 23 Sep 2011 63,221 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,740 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Sep 2009 52,550 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 50,191 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 50,191 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2007 47,848 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2006 45,095 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2006 45,050 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2005 41,997 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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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S552 UMS is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 S552 UMS, 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 S552 UMS registered?

S552 UMS is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 8 October 1998.

Is S552 UMS safe to buy?

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