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S657 AVT

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

87,523 mi
Last recorded87,523 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS657 AVT
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2011 87,523 miles

Back box deteriated around joint

front and rear discs slightly pitted

Fail 31 Oct 2009 87,512 miles

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

REAR CHASSIS AND CROSS MEMBER CORRODING./FRONT AND REAR SPRINGS CORRODED./ REAR ANTI ROLL BAR CORRODED. / SLIGHT PLAY IN LOWER ARM BUSHES./TAIL PIPE CORRODED ./ BRAKE BACK PLATE CORRODED.

Pass 9 Oct 2008 83,214 miles

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats fitted to rear

Fail 4 Oct 2008 83,214 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 22 Sep 2007 76,435 miles

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

child seats fitted to rear

Pass 25 Sep 2006 69,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Sep 2005 63,561 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Sep 2005 63,561 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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S657 AVT is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 S657 AVT, 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 S657 AVT registered?

S657 AVT is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 27 August 1998.

Is S657 AVT safe to buy?

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