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S646 RVX

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

91,790 mi
Last recorded91,790 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2019
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS646 RVX
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2019 91,790 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2019 91,790 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 20 Jan 2018 90,800 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 90,794 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2017 90,794 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage fractured Both (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 85,588 miles

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

parking brake low efficiency

Pass 21 Feb 2015 81,658 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2013 80,903 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2013 80,903 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 78,245 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 75,390 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 73,541 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 73,527 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 70,214 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 66,640 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2007 60,577 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2007 60,577 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2006 51,376 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2006 51,376 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

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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S646 RVX is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 S646 RVX, 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 S646 RVX registered?

S646 RVX is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 26 August 1998.

Is S646 RVX safe to buy?

The MOT history for S646 RVX shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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