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S688 VAY

1998 Mazda 626

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2013
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

103,078 mi
Last recorded103,078 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS688 VAY
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 23 Jul 2012 103,078 miles

both front floors slightly corroded

both front wheels have a slight brake bind

both outer sills slightly corroded

both rear closing panals slightly corroded

both rear wheel arches slightly corroded

both sill-floors slightly corroded

both steering rack gatiers slightly perished

nearside number plate light dim

offside rear wheel has a slight brake bind

rear brale discs slightly corroded

rear crossmember slightly corroded

Pass 22 Jul 2011 98,195 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

both front,centre and rear chassis rails,undersills,outersills and floors slightly corroded

emissions fluctuating

Pass 30 Jun 2010 93,907 miles

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

cat outer casing slightly corroded

fuel cap sealing ring slightly perished

handbrake travel requires attention soon

nearside front tyre on legal limit

Pass 10 Jul 2009 88,515 miles

handbrake travel requires attention soon

Pass 23 Jul 2008 82,682 miles

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

offside rear handbrake performance on limit

Pass 13 Jul 2007 76,163 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 69,154 miles

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

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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S688 VAY is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 S688 VAY, 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 S688 VAY registered?

S688 VAY is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 28 August 1998.

Is S688 VAY safe to buy?

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