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S697 ORU

1998 Mazda 626

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

108,748 mi
Last recorded108,748 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2012
Typical for 1998 Mazda 62695,560 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS697 ORU
MakeMazda
Model626
Year1998
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Jul 2012 108,748 miles

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

n/s/r tyre perished

oil leaks

rear disc corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2011 103,535 miles

rear disc and pads poor condition

Fail 4 Jul 2011 103,531 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

rear disc and pads poor condition

Fail 22 Jun 2011 103,347 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2010 98,258 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 1 Jul 2010 98,258 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 14 Jun 2010 98,036 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 4 Aug 2009 92,655 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jul 2009 92,654 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 84,972 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 77,714 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2005 64,074 miles

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

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

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

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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S697 ORU is a 1998 Mazda 626 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 S697 ORU, 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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S697 ORU is a 1998 Mazda 626, first registered on 31 December 1998.

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