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S637 FVE

1998 Mazda 626

Red Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,409 mi
Last recorded137,409 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS637 FVE
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 137,409 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 137,409 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 hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2010 129,538 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2009 121,152 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2009 121,152 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2008 112,184 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2007 102,725 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2007 102,725 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

Pass 14 Jul 2006 93,749 miles

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

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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S637 FVE is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Red 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 S637 FVE, 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 S637 FVE registered?

S637 FVE is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1998.

Is S637 FVE safe to buy?

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