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S684 ATC

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2013
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

164,189 mi
Last recorded164,189 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS684 ATC
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2012 164,189 miles

front lower valance badly corroded

rear subframe rusty

slight corrosion various areas underside

Fail 19 Nov 2012 164,183 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

front lower valance badly corroded

rear subframe rusty

slight corrosion various areas underside

Pass 21 Nov 2011 161,217 miles

corrrosion various areas underside of vehicle

front lower valance corroded

n/s/r wheelarch/sill corroded

o/s/r sill/wheelarch corroded

slight play in steering

Fail 21 Nov 2011 161,209 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

corrrosion various areas underside of vehicle

front lower valance corroded

n/s/r wheelarch/sill corroded

o/s/r sill/wheelarch corroded

slight play in steering

Pass 8 Nov 2010 159,431 miles

f and r suspension components very rusty

Fail 8 Nov 2010 159,425 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar locating pin insecure (2.4.G.3a)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

f and r suspension components very rusty

Pass 24 Nov 2009 156,704 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion various areas underside of vehicle

Fail 23 Nov 2009 156,696 miles

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

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

slight corrosion various areas underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2008 153,595 miles

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on inside edge

slight corrosion various areas underside of vehicle

Fail 6 Nov 2008 153,589 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on inside edge

slight corrosion various areas underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Nov 2007 151,410 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake servo slightly corroded

Fail 23 Nov 2007 151,405 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

brake servo slightly corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2006 148,988 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2006 148,982 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2005 145,643 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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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S684 ATC is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 S684 ATC, 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 S684 ATC registered?

S684 ATC is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 30 November 1998.

Is S684 ATC safe to buy?

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