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S632 AVL

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2015
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

140,653 mi
Last recorded140,653 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2014
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS632 AVL
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2014 140,653 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 20 Aug 2014 140,653 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emits excessive dense blue smoke during acceleration (7.3.A.2c)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 138,018 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Aug 2012 131,791 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension componants corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2012 131,770 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Front brake balance @ 23%

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

O/S front undertray loose

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear suspension componants corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2011 122,304 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Aug 2011 122,301 miles

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

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

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear brake discs badly corroded

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Aug 2010 112,422 miles

Both inner cv gaiters leaking

Both registration plates starting to delaminate

N/S service brake & hand brake readings low

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 3 Aug 2010 112,421 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both front tyres & n/s rear worn on inner & outer edges

Both inner cv gaiters leaking

Both registration plates starting to delaminate

N/S service brake & hand brake readings low

Nail in nearside rear tyre

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 10 Aug 2009 102,523 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

General underbody corrosion

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge almost through to the cords 195/60/15 V

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 10 Aug 2009 102,523 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

General underbody corrosion

O/S rear tyre worn on inner edge almost through to the cords 195/60/15 V

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 12 Aug 2008 91,932 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 91,932 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2007 81,256 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 72,912 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2005 61,291 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
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S632 AVL is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 S632 AVL, 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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S632 AVL is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1998.

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