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S649 EFC

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

118,342 mi
Last recorded118,342 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS649 EFC
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2012 118,342 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2012 118,342 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 107,782 miles

Baby seats fitted in rear.

Chip in windscreen.

Front and rear coil springs getting rusty.

Nearside outer sill end getting rusty.

Fail 12 Jul 2011 107,653 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Baby seats fitted in rear.

Chip in windscreen.

Front and rear coil springs getting rusty.

Nearside outer sill end getting rusty.

Pass 27 Jul 2010 90,576 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 77,455 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 67,634 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Jul 2007 58,192 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2006 51,547 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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S649 EFC is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 S649 EFC, 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 S649 EFC registered?

S649 EFC is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 1 August 1998.

Is S649 EFC safe to buy?

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