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S608 KAM

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

112,663 mi
Last recorded112,663 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS608 KAM
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 112,663 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2023 112,638 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 107,188 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Jan 2021 91,844 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Feb 2020 80,036 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jan 2020 80,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 68,057 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 68,051 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2017 54,776 miles

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

front brake discs corroded on inner surfaces

Pass 21 Jul 2016 50,450 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel arch corrosion

front brake discs corroded

Pass 20 Aug 2015 49,961 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 49,556 miles

Battery loose in its tray.

Pass 6 Aug 2013 49,054 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2012 48,136 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,109 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 45,432 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 43,575 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 41,609 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 39,103 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 36,499 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 33,132 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
Full Mazda 626 reliability report

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S608 KAM is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 S608 KAM, 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 S608 KAM registered?

S608 KAM is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 3 September 1998.

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