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S686 EGK

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2013
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,346 mi
Last recorded164,346 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS686 EGK
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2012 164,346 miles

Nearside front wing dmamged

Offside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges

Offside and nearside rear wheel arches corroded

Pass 7 Feb 2011 156,209 miles

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

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

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

both front discs showing signs of wear

Fail 5 Jan 2010 145,274 miles

44% imballance on rear service brakes (N/S Lazy)

Damage to nearside front wing

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Jan 2010 145,274 miles

44% imballance on rear service brakes (N/S Lazy)

Damage to nearside front wing

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Feb 2009 136,259 miles

damage to nearside front wing

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel

Fail 12 Feb 2009 136,255 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

damage to nearside front wing

front number plate cracked

handbrake travel

Fail 9 Feb 2009 136,208 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2008 129,634 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 126,951 miles

slight corrosion rear disks

Pass 13 Feb 2006 122,161 miles

advise n/s/f wiper slightly split

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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S686 EGK is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 S686 EGK, 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 S686 EGK registered?

S686 EGK is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 27 August 1998.

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