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S684 GKN

1998 Mazda 626

Green Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

142,403 mi
Last recorded142,403 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS684 GKN
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 142,403 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2016 142,403 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 137,327 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all tyres perishing and slightly cracked

both font top suspension mounts cracking

Fail 11 Aug 2015 137,327 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

all tyres perishing and slightly cracked

both font top suspension mounts cracking

Pass 8 Aug 2014 130,947 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front top mounts slightly cracked

inner faces of front discs corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2014 130,947 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

both front top mounts slightly cracked

inner faces of front discs corroded

Pass 25 Jul 2013 122,751 miles

O/S & N/S front suspension strut mountings split

O/S/R chassis corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2012 120,021 miles

corrosion starting around o/s rear wheel arch

Fail 27 Jul 2012 120,021 miles

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

corrosion starting around o/s rear wheel arch

Pass 26 Jul 2011 116,629 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 112,633 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 108,598 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 102,813 miles

front brake discs slightly rusty

general corrosion starting to appear on floorpan and suspension components

offside front inner constant velocity joint gaiter perishing

rear brake pads worn close to the legal limit

rear of exhaust system in poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2007 96,063 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2007 95,919 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2006 88,165 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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S684 GKN is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Green with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 S684 GKN, 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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S684 GKN is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 11 August 1998.

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