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S605 KJT

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2010
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

181,745 mi
Last recorded181,745 miles
Recorded on20 May 2009
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS605 KJT
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2009 181,745 miles

bad corrosion around osf strut top

both inner and outer sills corroded

nsr shock damp

osr tyre badly worn on edges and at 3m

slight wear to osf seat base

Fail 20 May 2009 181,745 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

bad corrosion around osf strut top

both inner and outer sills corroded

nsr shock damp

osf tyre slight worn on outer edge

osr tyre badly worn on edges and at 3m

slight wear to osf seat base

Pass 4 Jun 2008 168,919 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs well worn

corrosion to both inner sills

corrosion to rear floor in boot

fail cat test first time but ok on second test

parkbrake efficiency low at 19%

Fail 2 Jun 2008 168,919 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

corrosion to rear floor in boot

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

both front brake discs well worn

corrosion to both inner sills

fail cat test first time but ok on second test

Pass 26 Apr 2007 151,100 miles

n/s/f and o/s/r brakes slow to release

Pass 15 Jun 2006 134,040 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 134,040 miles

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

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

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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S605 KJT is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 S605 KJT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S605 KJT registered?

S605 KJT is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 21 October 1998.

Is S605 KJT safe to buy?

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