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S641 BNJ

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,912 mi
Last recorded107,912 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2025
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS641 BNJ
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2025 107,912 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Dec 2025 107,912 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Nov 2024 106,628 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component 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 INNER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 105,267 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2023 105,267 miles

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2022 104,338 miles

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Nov 2022 104,338 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

sevice brake foot pedal long travel

Pass 17 Nov 2021 103,273 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2020 102,366 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 101,285 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 99,066 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 99,048 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 96,625 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 93,878 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 91,254 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2014 88,707 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 86,223 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2013 86,222 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2012 83,981 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2012 83,981 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2011 81,140 miles

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

offside front tyre slight splits in the tread

Pass 24 Nov 2010 78,144 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 74,897 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 72,732 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2008 72,732 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2007 70,607 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2006 69,738 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2005 68,119 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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S641 BNJ is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S641 BNJ, 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 S641 BNJ registered?

S641 BNJ is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 October 1998.

Is S641 BNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for S641 BNJ shows 28 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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