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S690 GFM

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,402 mi
Last recorded98,402 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2011
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS690 GFM
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2011 98,402 miles

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

Fail 7 Jul 2011 98,324 miles

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

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

Offside Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2010 91,340 miles

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside hand brake weak

Fail 5 Jul 2010 91,289 miles

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

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

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

Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

offside hand brake weak

Pass 3 Apr 2009 79,396 miles

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

rear foot and hand brakes weak

Pass 1 Apr 2008 64,154 miles

hand brake has alot free travel

Fail 1 Apr 2008 64,154 miles

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

hand brake has alot free travel

Pass 7 Mar 2007 51,353 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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S690 GFM is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver 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 S690 GFM, 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 S690 GFM registered?

S690 GFM is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 29 October 1998.

Is S690 GFM safe to buy?

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