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S604 JFV

1998 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

128,779 mi
Last recorded128,779 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS604 JFV
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Mar 2011 128,779 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2011 128,779 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 25 Feb 2011 128,637 miles

Nearside Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

corossion starting on o/s inner wing and o/s outer sill

front number plate cracked

n/s indicator lens insecure

n/s mirror insecure

Pass 2 Mar 2010 118,829 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

clutch very poor

front number plate poor

handbrake travel needs adjusting

n/s mirror casing damaged

Fail 24 Feb 2010 118,829 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

clutch very poor

front number plate poor

handbrake travel needs adjusting

n/s mirror casing damaged

Pass 2 Mar 2009 109,460 miles

Drivers side rear tyre cuts and tread depth low on inner edge

Fail 24 Feb 2009 109,398 miles

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

Drivers side rear tyre cuts and tread depth low on inner edge

Pass 26 Feb 2008 97,449 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate in poor condition

Fail 23 Feb 2008 97,337 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front number plate in poor condition

Pass 24 Feb 2007 88,099 miles

Front number plate

Passenger side rear tyre poor condition

Pass 25 Feb 2006 79,551 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2006 79,551 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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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S604 JFV is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S604 JFV, 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 S604 JFV registered?

S604 JFV is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 7 August 1998.

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